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fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Slavery researchers seek more detailed picture of pre-Civil War Harvard - Harvard Gazette

Identifying leaders, faculty, and staff linked to slavery at Harvard is complex and requires careful research methods.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Pioneering project releases more lost Irish records spanning 700 years

Historic records spanning 700 years in Ireland have been digitally recreated, enhancing accessibility for researchers and the public.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Canada's Archives Are in Trouble-and So Is Its History | The Walrus

The preservation of land ownership records is crucial for societal peace and can prevent disputes over property.
Ruby on Rails
fromianVisits
1 month ago

New railway accident database sheds light on forgotten worker tragedies

A new database reveals thousands of railway staff injuries and fatalities, aiming to improve awareness of their safety in historical reports.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Harvard relinquishes possession of slave photos after a 15-year dispute

Harvard relinquished century-old photographs of enslaved individuals to resolve a 15-year legal battle, aiming to acknowledge their historical significance.
New York Yankees
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Numbers show how historically bad Rockies are - even after beating Yankees

The Colorado Rockies are experiencing an historically poor start to their 2024 season, raising concerns about their future.
fromYahoo Sports
2 months ago

Rockies notch worst 50-game start in MLB history after sweep by Phillies

"The Colorado Rockies are on pace to blow that achievement in futility out of the water with an 8-42 record, the worst in MLB history after 50 games."
Chicago Cubs
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Pope Leo XIV's family tree shows Black roots in New Orleans

It's clear that the Pope has centuries-long ties to free people of color in Louisiana, emphasizing the ancestry of Robert Francis Prevost.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Edward II's coronation roll goes on display alongside King Charles's

The oldest surviving coronation roll from Edward II's 1308 crowning reveals a tight inscription on well-preserved parchment, contrasting with Charles III's 21-metre-long, detailed roll.
London
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

10,000 pages of records about Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination are released, on Trump's order

The U.S. National Archives has released 10,000 pages of RFK assassination records, highlighting a move towards greater transparency.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Politicians Shouldn't Get to Delete Inconvenient Facts

Researchers logging onto the website Data.gov in January discovered a digital void where roughly 2,000 data sets were once cataloged. No warning, no explanation just the quiet deletion of knowledge.
Digital life
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