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US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Historians alarmed as Trump seeks to rewrite US story for 250th anniversary

Trump embraces a nostalgic view of history, prioritizing personal narrative over factual knowledge and ignoring historical complexities.
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

All The Ways A Sinners Cinematic Universe Could Be Possible

Did Sammie sell his soul? I've written about how I think Sammie might have sold his soul. The end-credits scene shows him with no scars. That means that it takes place before the events depicted in the movie. Does he attract Remmick because he has access to another dimension? Is the scene showcasing Black music in the middle of the film a sign that he can tap into the divine because of an encounter with an otherworldly being? The next film could show us the answer.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

In brief: The Homemade God; Mythica; There Are Rivers in the Sky review

Joyce employs her considerable emotional acuity and deft characterisation to portray the complexities of sibling relationships and the burden of patriarchal dominance in a masterly exploration of art, grief and familial bonds.
Books
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hitler's hatred of the scientist had intensified. There was a price on his head': the tragic story of Robert Einstein, Albert's cousin

The invasion of Villa Il Focardo linked the personal story of the Einstein family to the brutality of World War II.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Smithsonian caught in the crosshairs of Trump's history wars

The Trump administration's executive order seeks to reshape how history is taught and represented in U.S. museums.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Five author Hallie Rubenhold: I really hate true crime'

Rubenhold brings Belle Elmore back to life and re-examines the narrative around Crippen's case, emphasizing it is predominantly about women, yet told by men.
London politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Trump annoyed the Smithsonian isn't promoting discredited racial ideas

The executive order mandates that the Smithsonian must be a 'symbol of inspiration and American greatness,' raising concerns about potential scientific inaccuracies in displays.
US politics
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Handouts are never free. The cruel US aid freeze is an opportunity for the Caribbean | Kenneth Mohammed

The perception of the U.S. as a benefactor in the Caribbean is a myth, revealing a history of interventionism and exploitation.
from48 hills
5 months ago

Drama Masks: Forget those Founding Fathers, the women save this 'Hamilton' - 48 hills

Hamilton embodies the flawed yet celebrated narrative of a 'post-racial America' where the Founding Fathers are portrayed by PoC performers, ignoring underlying historical realities.
Miscellaneous
History
fromSmithsonian Magazine
6 months ago

How Recovering the History of a Little-Known Lakota Massacre Could Heal Generational Pain

The Blue Water Massacre in 1855 is a significant yet overlooked event in U.S. military history, marking the start of extensive violence against the Lakota.
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