Barbed Wire Between Us by Mia Wenjen and illustrated by Violeta Encarnación was a WOW book. It was not necessarily the story itself (though that is pretty wild) it was the way it was formatted that really made it work for me. It is a fantastic circular story that shows how history can repeat. But not only that, the text is repeated. We start with a young girl who is behind a fence in the 1940s. How she gets there, the thoughts and feelings she […]| Cannonball Read 17
D’oh! This was certainly not on our bingo card for 2025. The Simpsons are making their way to the big screen once again. A new movie starring America’s favorite yellow family was announced by Disney’s 20th Century on Monday. It currently has a tentative release date of July 23, 2027, which previously belonged to a […]| Daily Disney News
Watch the brand-new trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash and experience it in theatres December 19th. Also, don’t miss Avatar: The Way of Water back on the big screen in 3D for one week only, starting October 3rd. With Avatar: Fire and Ash, James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new adventure […]| Daily Disney News
It's a humdinger of a story. The post What Happened to the Nauvoo Bell? appeared first on From the Desk.| From the Desk
It might seem like excess, but I have three collections of stories by Isaac Babel (1894-1940): Collected Stories, translated by Walter Morison and with an introduction by Lionel Trilling. Published in Penguin Books in 1961, first published in 1957 by Criterion Books and bought in an OpShop in 2015. Red Cavalry and Other Stories, translated […]| ANZ LitLovers LitBlog
Our new Doris 1920s Pumps are inspired by some of the more detailed daytime footwear options from the 1920s (for more on that, check out our last post about designing the Classics Collection). While these smart, python-embossed little shoes are cute enough to go with basically anything in your closet, they are natural fit for 1920s daywear, of course! So, let us take the time machine back to about 100 years ago and take a look at some of the daywear fashions that would have been worn with sho...| American Duchess Blog
Have you laid eyes upon our latest pre-order, the Classics Collection, yet? This new collection consists of three lovely vintage reproduction styles from the 1920s and 1930s, designed to fit seamlessly into your wardrobe. Doris, Rita, and Jean are all 15% off each pair when you pre-order through September 28! And now, for a bit about our development process for these pretty new shoes… For our September 2025 launch, we wanted to develop a collection of shoes that were comfortable, reliable, ...| American Duchess Blog
What have your friends at American Duchess been working on over the summer, you ask? Well, now that September is in full swing, we can finally reveal our first fall pre-order styles: introducing the Classics Collection, available for 15% off when you pre-order through September| American Duchess Blog
Unveiling the vibrant, abstract artistry of the legendary Le Corbusier, and highlighting his impact on 20th-century art and architecture through his lesser-known but captivating mural works.| The Shelfist.
Recent attacks on Tom Hanks and American universities highlight parallels between 2025 and the McCarthy era. But our moment has something the Cold War Red Scare didn’t: the benefits of hindsi…| Clio and the Contemporary
By Eilene Lyon The mystery about this portrait isn’t “Who,” but all the other Ws and Hs of inquiry. The subject is my mother, Sylvia Jean (Smith) Halse (1936–2023). It’s been a little over two years since Mom died. My brother and I were just hours too late getting to Oregon for a final goodbye.... Continue Reading →| Myricopia
By Eilene Lyon During the days when dirt and manure still muddied Durango streets, commercial construction boomed. In the early twentieth century, Durango had admirable aspirations. Though she woul…| Myricopia
By Nick Corbo-Stewart, Archivist Travelling back to 1975 the United Kingdom had a very different feel, a population of just over 56 million people, coal fired power stations generating electricity, weekly cash salaries, white sliced bread, families with one car, three TV channels, Tom Baker as Dr Who, flares, Leeds United in the European Cup…Continue reading ➞ Photographic Survey of West Sussex: 50th Anniversary of the European Architectural Heritage Year (EAHY)| West Sussex Record Office
The year is sometime before 1998, you’re heading north on Prospect Street. On the right hand side of the road you see a rustic sign reading Woodside Cottages in front of a weathered cape cod style house set on a large wooded lot. You wonder what are the Woodside Cottages: perhaps a long ago resort, vacation rental properties, or just some family’s getaway compound? Woodside Cottages were none of the above. They were in fact a private sanatorium established by Dr. Frank Wallace Patch...| Framingham Biographies
Unseen Formby by Gillian Morgan and Adam Jones is a short book published by the local library which I picked up from the shelf while I was getting my reserved books. It’s a very short book, available only locally, so I will not write a… The post Unseen Formby by Gillian Morgan appeared first on Coffee and Books.| Coffee and Books
Today in Connecticut history, we remember all the victims, and especially those from Connecticut. On September 11, 2001, the course of United States history was forever altered as terr…| Today in Connecticut History
Today in 1942, Connecticut boxer Willie Pep began his meteoric rise to stardom when he knocked out featherweight Frankie Franceroni of New Jersey just two minutes into the first round, shock…| Today in Connecticut History
Today in 1979, at 7:00pm Eastern time, the first cable channel devoted exclusively to sports and entertainment went live from its studio in Bristol, Connecticut. The Entertainment and Sports…| Today in Connecticut History
Every day, tens of thousands of commuters from Connecticut and neighboring states use the Merritt Parkway as an alternative to the often-congested Interstate 95 highway in an attempt get to …| Today in Connecticut History
Born in Stamford, Connecticut in 1920, Everett Frederick Larson was one of thousands of young Connecticans who answered their country’s call to service during World War II. In January …| Today in Connecticut History
During my three-month research stay at the German Historical Institute in Paris, I have been working on a project that investigates the ideological and intellectual entanglements between the German Konservative...| Dialog und Austausch
“Meeting Across the River” routinely lands last when fans rank their Born to Run favorites. But its noir mood was where the country was heading in the mid-1970s.| Clio and the Contemporary
Would you believe there's another meaning to the term deadhead and deadheading, and it has nothing to do with the first three mentioned on Idiomation?| Historically Speaking
By Eilene Lyon By the time the 1958 episode of TV’s “This is Your Life” aired, Olga Little was already a Colorado legend. She ran her pack string of burros for nearly 30 years (1909-1947) and…| Myricopia
Have you fallen head-over-heels for our Hearts Afire collection? Our new Ginger Vintage Pumps and Gretel Vintage Oxfords have been creating quite the stir, and it’s easy to understand why! Both of these new styles are sleek, unique, and- bedecked with adorable heart-themed decorations. Hearts have been on the up in contemporary fashion, and it is far from the first time this has happened. This iconic symbol has been incorporated into material culture around the world for centuries. From 16t...| American Duchess Blog
Hello friends! It's been a red-hot summer, hasn't it? Well, to cap off the last few weeks of heat, we're thrilled to announce a collection that is sure to set your hearts ablaze. Introducing the Hearts Afire Collection: two new vintage reproduction styles that are| American Duchess Blog
🗻 As forty-something Lucy Cottrel, who's been boring with city life of London, received an unexpected invitation to spend summer at a Swiss...| klasikfanda.blogspot.com
Uncover the hidden talents of 20th century artists who also dabbled in jewelry making! From Picasso to Calder, delve into the fascinating world of wearable art and explore how these creative geniuses expressed themselves beyond their traditional mediums.| The Shelfist.
Gio Ponti transformed furniture design by blending elegance and function. His timeless pieces, like the Superleggera Chair, continue to shape modern interiors.| The Shelfist.
Discover the rich history of Bitossi Ceramiche! From their humble beginnings in Italy to becoming a renowned ceramics brand worldwide, learn about their journey and artistic legacy.| The Shelfist.
Florence Knoll was more than a designer—she was a pioneer who reshaped modernist furniture and interior design. Her clean, architectural approach helped define the mid-century era and continues to influence the way we live and furnish our spaces.| The Shelfist.
In the late evening hours of August 25, 1953, a motorcade carrying Corporal John H. F. Teal pulled into Hartford’s North End, where a small crowd of family and friends were eagerly gat…| Today in Connecticut History
Today in 1933, the man whose fame as a fearless American aviation pioneer was second only to that of Charles Lindbergh, flew into Hartford’s Brainard Field just weeks after completin…| Today in Connecticut History
Theodore Roosevelt was no stranger to Connecticut; his mother and second wife were Connecticans and his sister lived in Farmington for most of her adult life. While Roosevelt’s several…| Today in Connecticut History
Today in 1955, torrential rains from Hurricane Diane — the second hurricane to hit Connecticut in five days — wreaked flood-borne death and devastation across the state. After Hu…| Today in Connecticut History
Today in 1917, 28-year-old Connecticut activist and women’s suffrage advocate Catherine Flanagan was arrested for picketing in front of the White House in Washington, D.C. Flanagan and…| Today in Connecticut History
“…I am the work. I cannot separate the form of beauty and the form of expression, because every form I create is myself. The idea lives in me, and I transplant it into my works…”[i] – Emmy Roth, Excerpt from New Women’s Clothing and Women’s Culture, 1926/1927. Emmy Roth was “one of the most significant German […]| Kamm Teapot Foundation
Dottie, the third novel from 2021 Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah, is #No11 of #20BooksofWinter, but despite the looming deadline (August 31) to read the other nine books, I have taken my time to …| ANZ LitLovers LitBlog
Today’s political conversations often celebrate isolationism. Oddly, the 1920s are still widely considered isolationist even though that depiction was| University Press of Kansas
The 1970s were a wild ride for fashion, politics, music, and, yes, cars. As gas prices spiked and tastes shifted from big and brawny to compact and efficient, the decade’s most memorable automobiles reflected the changing times. Whether you were into style, speed, or just saving gas, the ’70s had a ride for you. Here are seven of the most decade-defining cars of the 1970s — models that turned heads, made the news, and earned their street cred one mile at a time. Which one would you...| History Facts
Over the course of four days in July 1995, Bosnian-Serb forces murdered more than 8,000 men and boys – in a United Nations-protected ‘safe area’. Legally recognised as an act of genocide, the Srebrenica massacre is the worst act of mass killing committed on European soil since the Second World War. What drove the perpetrators to carry out such a terrible crime? And how did the international community allow it to happen?| HistoryExtra
By Eilene Lyon I spoke with my dad the other day. He was widowed not long ago. Even more recently he turned 89. He says his memory isn’t great, so he’s been asking me questions. One is a query I answer regularly (and reluctantly), so I thought I’d share it here for posterity. “How did... Continue Reading →| Myricopia
Listed in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die, Nobel Laureate Nadine Gordimer’s Burger’s People (1979) is a superb novel about the collateral damage to family members of activists. …| ANZ LitLovers LitBlog
As Robert Burns once wrote ‘the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry’… and yes, I’m a day late with my plan to foreshadow #ShortStorySeptember with a post about Chr…| ANZ LitLovers LitBlog
Sun Myung Moon, the late 20th century Korean evangelist whose Unification Church once claimed over three million members worldwide, was a figure dogged by controversy throughout his life. Bo…| Today in Connecticut History
J. Alden Weir loved his Ridgefield, Connecticut farm so much, he called it “the Great Good Place.” Today, as one of Connecticut’s two National Historic parks (Coltsville in Hartford is the o…| Today in Connecticut History
Hammonasset Beach State Park, Connecticut’s largest public beach and one of the state’s most popular attractions, first opened to the public today in 1920. Located in Madison, Ha…| Today in Connecticut History
Today in 1913, arrest warrants were issued in Bridgeport for players on the Bridgeport Mechanics minor league baseball team. It was not the first time members of the Bridgeport nine had face…| Today in Connecticut History
With an area of 8.4 square miles and over 60 miles of coastline, Candlewood Lake is the largest lake in the state of Connecticut. Located in five towns and straddling both Litchfield and Fai…| Today in Connecticut History
Whenever a train approached Bridgeport’s “Jenkins Curve,” the sharpest curve of the New Haven Railroad system, safety regulations required the engineer to slow down to 30 m…| Today in Connecticut History
From the Womb Chair to the Tulip Table, Eero Saarinen changed how we live with design. His bold, elegant forms still turn heads—and fit any room today.| The Shelfist.
Isamu Noguchi shaped modernist furniture with sculptural elegance. Learn about his life, key designs, and how his pieces elevate contemporary interiors.| The Shelfist.
Hallo, Hallo dear hearts! I’m quite wicked happy to have found a new time shift narrative – as these happen to be one of my top favourite stories to read! The entire trifecta of time intrigues me to no end in fiction: time travel, time slip and time shift. Everyone has a different approach to writing them – whereas they are across genres of interest, too! Generally, yes, they are rooted in Historical Fiction but I’ve found them in other genres, too, and the best bit about them is how ...| Jorie Loves A Story
Early in the morning of June 28th, 1983, at around 1:30 am, a 100-foot span of Interstate 95 in Greenwich collapsed into the Mianus River. It was one of the most infamous American bridge dis…| Today in Connecticut History
Our new Cambridge Edwardian Bicycle Boots in brown/plaid are, in a word, awesome. They're unique, look sharp, and are comfortable to wear through all manner of activities. The plaid cotton panels are wonderfully handsome, and add another layer of interest to this boot. If you've| American Duchess Blog
Today in 1961, Easton resident Helen Keller received a birthday greeting from President John F. Kennedy containing high praise for her lifetime’s worth of hard work and advocacy for pe…| Today in Connecticut History
In June 1916, while the horrors of the Great War in Europe remained an ocean away, President Woodrow Wilson confronted a more immediate threat along the United States’ border with Mexi…| Today in Connecticut History
Harrison “Honey” Fitch, arrived on the University of Connecticut (then Connecticut State College) in the fall of 1932 and he made a solid impression, fast. Fitch, the first Black…| Today in Connecticut History
The son of an immigrant, Charles Evans Hughes was more concerned about immigrant issues than most Progressives. He never forgot how Benjamin Franklin’s| University Press of Kansas
Our Boot Bliss pre-order collection features our Bessie Aviator Boots in beautiful olive green (available in both B and D width). This popular boot was first released in 2021, just in time for the 100th anniversary of their namesake, Bessie Coleman, earning her aviation license. We’ve long been fans of this incredible historical woman, and so when we reproduced a vintage aviator boot, it was only right to name it after Bessie! Bessie Coleman was the first Black American and first Indigenous...| American Duchess Blog
Surprise! We’ve been working on something special for you. Our Boot Bliss pre-order is now open! These gorgeous boots are all 15% off each pair through June 15. Boot Bliss features three beloved, ever-popular American Duchess boot styles in refreshing and stylish new colors. Without further delay, let’s check them out! Bessie Aviator Boots In 2021, these handsome knee-high boots made their debut, and since then, they’ve been one of our most in-demand styles. Now, Bessie is back in a gor...| American Duchess Blog
The New Yorker’s summer covers capture everything we love about the season—city heat, beach reads, and a touch of nostalgia. These vintage illustrations sizzle with style, wit, and timeless charm.| The Shelfist.
Explore Oscar Niemeyer's modernist furniture designs—sculptural, bold, and timeless pieces that blend Brutalist influence with elegant form.| The Shelfist.
As the Trump administration calls for the return of domestic manufacturing, there is one industry that managed to resist the outsourcing process of the late 20th century. It only required the destr…| Clio and the Contemporary
"Poet of the New World" collects the poems written by Czeslaw Milosz from 1946 to 1950, reflecting the turmoil of violence and upheaval.| Tweetspeak Poetry
On January 20, 2025, the first day of his second term, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14148, Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive| University Press of Kansas
Explore the rise of Brutalist design—its roots, bold interiors, soft brutalism style, and how to bring this aesthetic into your space with edge and warmth.| The Shelfist.
Today in 1910, Mark Twain, one of America’s most famous authors and Connecticut’s most famous residents, died at his home in Redding. Born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, he grew up in…| Today in Connecticut History
Today in 1939, Connecticut became the last state in the the union to ratify the US Constitution’s Bill of Rights — 150 years after the list of amendments was first proposed. Why …| Today in Connecticut History
As the first political cartoonist ever to win a Pulitzer Prize, Clarence Daniel “C. D.” Batchelor thought having been born on April Fool’s Day (in 1888) was appropriate to his calling. The…| Today in Connecticut History
Discover Arthur Smith's legacy in modernist jewelry design, featuring his unique, abstract styles that revolutionized contemporary adornment| The Shelfist.
With bold biomorphic shapes and vibrant gems, Arthur King's jewelry captured the spirit of modernism. Since 1940’s he has pushed boundaries, creating jaw dropping wearable designs. King's avant-garde aesthetic elevates jewelry to art. Discover his absolutely fascinating creations.| The Shelfist.
The American workforce has transformed dramatically since the 1950s, a decade marked by economic prosperity, suburban expansion, and rapid industrialization. It’s likely that folks at the time couldn’t have imagined how much the U.S. job market would change over the next few decades — or how quickly innovation would make once-common jobs almost obsolete. Careers such as switchboard operator and typist may have seemed stable and essential in the mid-20th century, but time, technology, ...| History Facts
"In Batangas the 'idle lady' does not exist" opened Tarcila Malabanan's essay written in 1916 that became part of the Beyer Collection. It celebrated the industrious women in Batangas, Philippines enumerating the role they play in education and business. How some women charted their path even besting their "good-for-nothing husbands."| Searching in History
The famous Kesong Puti, a kind of cottage cheese, being sold in Laguna, Philippines turned out to be an endeavor that existed even a century before. Teodulo Agus described the cheese making process on a paper published on October 20, 1919. It found a spot in the Beyer Collection.| Searching in History
The Panay Railway started operation in 1911 connecting Roxas City of Capiz to the port city of Iloilo. Along its route laid vast farm and sugar lands which Ismael Colez assessed if its farmers benefited from the brand new infrastructure. His findings included in the collection of H. Otley Beyer.| Searching in History
Walter ‘Snowy’ Farr was a busker unlike any other and has been memorialised in a suitably wild statue.| Burials & Beyond
When Donald Trump first rose to rapid popularity in American politics, many people were shocked and had no explanation. I was not among those people, for a couple of reasons. Among them: one way to…| Love of All Wisdom
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO HEAR AN AI WRITTEN AND AI NARRATED VERSION OF TODAY’S STORY. This is an experiment in seeing how artificial intelligence can be applied to public history. Th…| Today in Connecticut History
Explore the powerful impact of Black artists on The New Yorker magazine. These talented illustrators have brought unique perspectives to the magazine’s covers, turning them into iconic stories that resonate with the times.| The Shelfist.
Discover The New Yorker's iconic Christmas covers, capturing festive magic and cozy holiday moments.| The Shelfist.
Enter into the world of New Yorker magazine’s timeless winter covers that capture the season’s magic, charm, and nostalgia. A true wonderland.| The Shelfist.
Love Thanksgiving? Me too! Dive into a treasure trove of nostalgia with my curated selection of New Yorker magazine Thanksgiving covers.| The Shelfist.
Fans of The Doors created an unofficial - and sometimes unsettling - interactive shrine to their deceased vocalist, Jim Morrison.| Burials & Beyond
Marvel at the beauty of autumn through iconic New Yorker magazine covers that blend nostalgia with the vibrant colors of the season. From playful illustrations to introspective pieces, each cover tells a unique story of fall’s charm and transformation| The Shelfist.
Today in 1942, following top-secret research on the effects of the war-poison mustard gas, physicians at Yale University made medical history as they administered the first use of intraven…| Today in Connecticut History
In the late evening hours of August 25, 1953, a motorcade carrying Corporal John H. F. Teal pulled into Hartford’s North End, where a small crowd of family and friends were eagerly gat…| Today in Connecticut History
Explore the evolution of modernist furniture design, its key figures, and lasting impact on aesthetics and functionality in contemporary interiors.| The Shelfist.
Today in 1933, the man whose fame as a fearless American aviation pioneer was second only to that of Charles Lindbergh, flew into Hartford’s Brainard Field just weeks after completin…| Today in Connecticut History
Theodore Roosevelt was no stranger to Connecticut; his mother and second wife were Connecticans and his sister lived in Farmington for most of her adult life. While Roosevelt’s several…| Today in Connecticut History
Today in Connecticut history, actress Deborah Walley was born in Bridgeport in 1941. With nationally famous ice skaters and choreographers Edith and Nathan Walley as her parents, young Debor…| Today in Connecticut History
It’s not fitness. It’s life. This is a marketing slogan of a high-end fitness center where I have worked as an instructor, trained as a member, and which I have marshaled as a scholar to argue that…| Nursing Clio
Originally published at Ultraphysical. A few months ago, days ahead of my 45th birthday, I reflexively clicked on a suggested post in my Instagram feed. “She looks like me – in a good way,” I thoug…| Nursing Clio
By Eilene Lyon My Colorado home experiences exquisite sunrises and sunsets on a regular basis. It takes only a few clouds to add rich hues to our morning and evening skies. Whenever I find startlin…| Myricopia
The plaque found on Platform 1 at Derby Station is dedicated to the staff of the Midland Railway St Mary’s Goods Depot who lost their lives in WWI.| Burials & Beyond
Snapshots of Canada’s Past: History is more than just words on a screen or from a textbook; this series is a thematic look back at Canadian history through visual imagery. A man stands before the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme in Arras, France. [Source] November 11th, 2018 at 11:00am marks the 100th … Continue reading The Great War: 100 Years Later (Then and Now)| All About Canadian History
Return to Vimy, Denis McCready, provided by the National Film Board of Canada. “This is the first time the NFB has colourized its own archives for a film project, shedding unprecedented light on the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) film collection.” Sick of hearing about Vimy Ridge? Too bad! I found this great nine minute film … Continue reading Return to Vimy: Resource for Teachers| All About Canadian History
For Remembrance Day this year, I thought I would change things up and take a look at a couple of primary sources to see how three newspapers from Toronto described the end of World War I and II. For those interested in more traditional posts, please check out Armistice Day, The End of World War … Continue reading Three Takes on the Ends of War| All About Canadian History
Halloween is around the corner so that can only mean one thing for this blog: time for me to smash Canadian history and ghost stories together yet again! For round three, some of the stories we’re going to explore include a haunted military fortress, a love-struck New France governor, and even a flaming ghost ship … Continue reading Yet Another Five Haunted Places in Canada| All About Canadian History
A Canadian soldier at the Battle of Ortona. December 1943. [Source: Canada at War] The Canadian Forces faced one of their toughest battles during World War II during December 1943. Their goal? Capt…| All About Canadian History
