(This post contains sponsored links from the Revival Collective and Sassy Bass. All thoughts, views and opinions are my own.) ✨ Why Visit Fort Morgan? Fort Morgan, Alabama is all about relaxat…| Sweet Southern Grace
You’ve no doubt seen the meme to the effect that “never in history has there been a time when the people who banned books were the good guys”. Well, that’s quite true. Book banning is an activity that is connected with authoritarianism and fundamentalist zealotry, which are not territories inhabited by Good Guys. But there […]| The Propaganda Professor
We are excited to announce the upcoming History Beyond Academia series, curated by Associate Editor Raquel Torua Padilla. This series explores how history reaches people outside universities, showing how it is transmitted, shared, and sustained through public projects, community initiatives, and oral traditions. Contributors will reflect on a range of projects and practices that reveal […] The post History Beyond Academia: Series Announcement appeared first on Not Even Past.| Not Even Past
Halloween is almost here and that means costumes! Maybe you’re putting the finishing touches on your own or your child’s. Maybe your creation has been done for weeks and you’re ready to show it off. Maybe you’re about to close this window and type “easy Halloween costumes for sale, next-day shipping” into your search engine. … Continue reading Playful Costumes From the Past, Just in Time for Halloween→| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
The history and impact of the Erie Canal stretches back over 200 years, across more than 300 miles, and millions of lives. It is complicated, it is messy, it is multidimensional. You can become fas…| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
Last year, Hari Budha Magar become the first bilateral above-knee amputee to reach the summit of Mount Everest. But when he received an MBE last week, he was far from the first.| Amplitude
I grew up listening to a Christian rock group called Love Song. I listened to their music all the time. I even got to meet one of their founding members when I was in my youth. Love Song has sometimes been described as The Beatles of contemporary Christian music because of the oversized influence they … Continue reading How a Band Called “Love Song” Did Apologetics| Kindle Afresh
Trump just announced the lowest immigration target in U.S. history. Only 7,500 immigrants will be admitted, and most will be White South Africans. Ronald Reagan did not share Trump’s hatred of immigrants. In 1986, he offered amnesty to immigrants who had been in this country for at least four years. Almost 3 million undocumented immigrants […]| Diane Ravitch's blog
It’s nothing short of incredible how weapons technology has evolved since the invention of gunpowder. The first ever firearms were nothing more bamboo shoots filled with gunpowder, loaded with lead projectiles, and attached to the end of spears. These were first utilized in the 900s in China, and were known as ‘fire lances’ or ‘fire …| Survival World
The United States military has won several key victories in its more than 240-year history.| Survival World
In a speech in Milan, Italy, Benito Mussolini described the alliance between his country and Nazi Germany as an “axis” running between Rome and Berlin.| Boston Herald
My guest on The British Food History Podcast today is food historian Carwyn Graves, a specialist in the foodways and traditions of Wales, and we are talking about Welsh Sheep and Cattle – and their…| British Food: A History
The image is from Pexels Okay, I’m a bit embarrassed that I’m almost 30 and still not knowing some Halloween facts, but as I said, it’s not a holiday I grew up with. I always believe it’s nev…| Mybookworld24
The new Bergen County museum will rise on the spot where George Washington and the Continental Army fought the British during the Revolutionary War.| Jersey Digs
Bilbao has finally made it onto the map for UK tourists – primarily due to ever-improving transport connections. Along with low-cost flights, Brittany Ferries| The Travelers Way
Let’s go on an exciting expedition to Chile, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the frozen continent of Antarctica! Make sure to pack your thermals, you’re going to need them. San…| The Eternal Traveller
French people, let us speak with courage. Born on the soil that our Kings gathered, We receive as inheritance, The field less rich, and less large than before… Yet it is the same seed, The same earth too, Who has … Continue reading → The post The Intelligent American’s Guide to the French Right appeared first on Catholicism.org.| Catholicism.org
Wandering into an antiquarian bookshop, the author discovers a 1623 dictionary facsimile and a poignant bookplate, prompting reflections on the value of the past and its wisdom, contrasted with the fleeting nature of digital reading.| Atkins Bookshelf
I flatter myself that I love a manly, moral, regulated liberty as well as any gentleman of that society [the English Revolutionary Society, which wrote a letter to the French National Assembly in support of the Revolution], be he who he will; and perhaps I have given as good proofs of my attachment to that… Read More »Edmund Burke on Circumstances and Political Principles; or, Context is King The post Edmund Burke on Circumstances and Political Principles; or, Context is King appeared fir...| Driverless Crocodile
Seeing grown men and women brought to tears twenty years later was heart-breaking.| Rebuilding Rob
So on the surface level this is just flat-out hilarious. Firstly because, as we showed you yesterday, the “significant proportion of Scotland’s population” which appears to have been won back to the SNP since John Swinney became its leader is… 1%. That’s all their vote has actually increased by as Scottish Labour have haemorrhaged support […]| Wings Over Scotland
The current generation of adults in our colleges is squandering our human capital, endangering national unity, and diminishing future prosperity.| The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
Having seen a Universal Basic Income in action and the awful effect it has on communities – leaving people listless and without dignity – Dr David Bell issues a stark warning: beware of slavery to the government. The post Universal Basic Income – Making Slavery Great Again appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.| The Daily Sceptic
Do you remember floppy disks, rotary phones, or renting movies from the store?| Bored Panda
Many travelers breeze through the capital on their way to Machu Picchu or the Sacred Valley, not realizing just how much you can do with a day in Lima.| Postcard Narrative - Savvy Family Travel
On the occasion of the national anniversary of October 28th, 1940, the National Archaeological Museum (NAM) has published online a selection of valuable archival photographs documenting the concealment of antiquities during World War II. In the shadow of war and throughout the Nazi occupation the employees of the first museum of the country were assigned the task of safeguarding the archaeological treasures against destruction and looting. (Cover photo: NAM 1940-41. The Kouros statue (inv. no...| Greek News Agenda
On "Ohi Day", meaning "Day of ‘No’", celebrated on October 28, we commemorate Greece’s defiant rejection of a fascist ultimatum during World War II, and the heroic counteroffensive against the subsequent Italian invasion of Greece. The public holiday is Greece’s second national day – the first one being of course the Celebration of the Greek people’s insurgence against the Ottoman Empire on March 25, 1821, which marked the beginning of the Greek War of Independence that led to the...| Greek News Agenda
Turkey Book Talk #256 – Nora Fisher Onar, Associate Professor and Chair of Global Studies at University of San Francisco, on “Contesting Pluralism(s): Islamism, Liberalism, and Nationalism in…| Turkey Book Talk
Never heard of this one before I saw it on the shelf at Midway Books in St. Paul, MN. I originally picked it up because it has coverage of the North American fur trade, but that’s only a small part… Continue reading →| MarzAat
PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – Proctorsville seems to favor a very diverse group of hauntings and spirits. One ghost is actually written into the deed of a home, another has a thing for pennies, child spirits have their favorite haunt, and the … Continued The post Annual Proctorsville Ghost Walk appeared first on The Vermont Journal & The Shopper.| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
A Tale of Submarines, Vodka, Pepsi and War...| Nick Yoder
OTD the assassins of Julius Caesar were defeated at the Battle of Phillipi in northeast Greece.| Tastes Of History
Standing sentinel in the Theban necropolis, the Ramesseum tells a story far bigger than crumbling stone and faded hieroglyphs. This mortuary temple of Pharaoh Ramesses II serves as an enduring testament to ancient Egyptian architectural mastery and the pharaoh’s relentless pursuit of immortality. Built in the 13th century BC on the west bank of the […]| ConnollyCove
Few weapons have shaped European military history as profoundly as the pike. This commanding polearm, stretching up to 20 feet in length, dominated battlefields from ancient Macedonia to Renaissance Europe. Its story reveals how simple technology, combined with disciplined tactics, could transform warfare and topple the mounted nobility. At Connolly Cove, we’ve explored countless historical […]| ConnollyCove
From Jerusalem to Rhodes, from Malta to the modern world, the Knights of St. John represent one of history's more enduring institutions—a testament to the power of purpose, adaptation, and unwavering commitment to service. Today the The Knights of St. John are the oldest Order of Chivalry still in existence. The post The Knights of St. John: A History of Malta’s Sovereign Order first appeared on Jennifer Eremeeva.| Jennifer Eremeeva
Bruce Ware Allen's The Great Siege of Malta: The Epic Battle between the Ottoman Empire and the Knights of St. John brings the pivotal moment of the Siege of Malta to life with the narrative vigor that transforms a visit to Valletta from pleasant sightseeing into an immersive historical experience. The post The Great Siege of Malta: The Epic Battle between the Ottoman Empire and the Knights of St. John by Bruce Ware Allen first appeared on Jennifer Eremeeva.| Jennifer Eremeeva
Perhaps up to 100,000 artifacts were left scattered.| Hartford Courant
Lower Two Medicine Lake, Blackfeet Nation, Montana, host of the 2025 black/death metal music festival Fire in the Mountains Some years ago when I still lived I upstate New York, I began workin…| Antonia Malchik
A review of Palestine, Imperialism and the Struggle for Freedom by Philip Marfleet (Bookmarks, 2025), £10 Publication of Philip Marfleet’s Palestine, Imperialism and the Struggle for Freedom comes in the context of almost two years of genocide enacted against the… Continue Reading → The post Palestinian history: a tool for liberation appeared first on International Socialism.| International Socialism
From Newgrange’s ancient stones to Derry’s impressive city walls, Ireland has always been a land of hidden treasures and mysteries.| Ireland Before You Die
The Heritage Foundation’s new The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Rediscovering America’s Heritage promises to help Americans find “accurate” and “unbiased” history at presidential homes an…| Engaging Places
Then you've got something to talk about while going from door to door!| Dagens.com
The Chateau de Versailles is one of the most decadent palaces on earth. The 17th century palace played a pivotal role in French history, as France’s final royal residence, and reflects the excesses of the French monarchy that led to the French Revolution in 1789. Its splendour was its downfall, and also what makes it the second-most visited attraction in France, after the Eiffel Tower. … The post Versailles Visitors Guide: Highlights, history & tips for visiting France’s most iconic p...| The Wanderbug
They're an integral part of American history.| We Are Teachers
Joanna Stalnaker— In searching for street art depicting the authors I’m teaching this semester at Columbia University, I came across a portrait of Jean-Jacques Rousseau in a photograph posted on... READ MORE The post What Remains of Rousseau? appeared first on Yale University Press.| Yale University Press
Andrew H. Jaffe— The biggest economy in the world has decided that science is not a priority, barely worth supporting. This is the arrogance of American leaders unable or unwilling... READ MORE The post The Trump Administration’s Contempt for Science appeared first on Yale University Press.| Yale University Press
Faisal Devji— In the middle of the nineteenth century, Islam began to lose its meaning as a set of beliefs or practices. Instead of describing something that Muslims did, Islam... READ MORE The post A Modern History of Muslim Gender appeared first on Yale University Press.| Yale University Press
Jack Bouchard— On a September day in the year 1542, a French Basque captain named Robert Lefant sat in a portside room in the little Spanish town of Fuenterrabía, answering... READ MORE The post Harbours and Beaches Alongside a Forgotten Sea: Terra Nova’s Legacy appeared first on Yale University Press.| Yale University Press
Francesca Lessa— Transnational repression constitutes a “global threat to national sovereignty, security, and human rights,” according to a 2025 report from Freedom House. The term transnational repression describes the tactics... READ MORE| Yale University Press
Trying to understand God’s dealings in human history: I am constantly thinking about the state of the world, about international relations, about geopolitics, about justice,… The post God, Justice, Prayer and the Nations appeared first on CultureWatch.| CultureWatch
Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir’s Valkyrie attempts to give us a pretty comprehensive picture of the position of women in Norse society (I don’t say “Viking”, because “Vikings” are the ones who […]| Nicky @ The Bibliophibian
As we tell ghost stories to children, it is time to remember a true horror that stalked these lands The post The Witchfinder General: East Anglia’s dark secret first appeared on East Anglia Bylines.| East Anglia Bylines
Belgium marked the Royal British Legion’s poppy appeal with heartfelt tributes honouring the war dead and supporting veterans The post Poppies and remembrance: Belgium honours Britain’s fallen heroes first appeared on East Anglia Bylines.| East Anglia Bylines
Adkins, Roy & Lesley "Eavesdropping on Jane Austen's England: How our ancestors lived two centuries ago" (aka "Jane Austen's England) - 2013Part of my #Reading Austen project is to read a book by the author in the uneven months and a book about the author and/or her books in the even ones. This is my October read.| Let's read
If I mention nuclear reactor accidents, you’d probably think of Three Mile Island, Fukushima, or maybe Chernobyl (or, now, Chornobyl). But there have been others that, for whatever reason, ar…| Hackaday
What really happened in 1806?| The Dispatch
Despite its modest 300 pages, this book covers a huge scope, covering three hundred years over two continents: Africa and America. It opens in Ghana in the mid 18th century, with two half-sisters who are unknown to each other. One … Continue reading →| The Resident Judge of Port Phillip
The Rest is History Episode 576 The Irish War of Independence Part I. The Rise of the IRA Between 1909-11 Britain wanted to give Home Rule, but the Northern Irish unionists didn’t want it. World War I froze any progress … Continue reading →| The Resident Judge of Port Phillip
Historical records from 1881–1936 in the Guyanas describe frog-based scarification rituals enhancing hunters’ skills. Linked to myths of human–frog transformations and shamanic power, these practices involved various frog species and| Chacruna
Here's where you can take a 360 degree virtual tour of the White House| Daily Breeze
Last night’s park-up was just a joy. It was incredibly peaceful, with just the eerie howls of the Raccoon Dogs to disturb our slumber. That, and the rain, which started pounding on the roof in the early hours and hasn’t stopped yet. We had a slow start, and after breakfast, pulled our wet-weather clothes on … More Day 28 – A stunning insight into Shingon Buddhism| Vaucluse Dreamer
Our next FoWT monthly meeting will take place on Monday 3rd November 2025 – 7.00 pm (19.00 hrs) via Zoom. “James Cropper and Liverpool’s unheralded contribution to the Abolition of Slavery” by John Lamb. Our guest speaker on the night will be John Lamb, who will talk about “James Cropper and Liverpool’s unheralded contribution to […]| Friends of Williamson's Tunnels
It’s never easy to admit when you’re wrong – especially when it means standing up to your own people. In the opening scenes of “Truth & Treason,” we see a young Helmuth Hübener craft his “patriotic statement.” It’s 1941, in Hamburg, Germany, and Hübener’s statement is the 16-year-old’s final task to obtain an internship at| Intellectual Takeout
This past month has made me aware that the anti-Zionism and the anti-Semitic bigotry that have infected our news media and college campuses have trickled down into my own community. In one conversation, for instance, a good friend and fellow Catholic almost 50 years younger than I, stunned me with revelations about some of her| Intellectual Takeout
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The discovery of Ugarit’s secrets in the early 20th century invites reflection on how much of our past remains hidden beneath the surface. When it was revealed that Ras Sharma was once part of an ancient city, it opened a window into a lost world, reminding us of the enduring […]| Ancient Pages
This is the third in a series of occasional blog posts on individual initiatives that made a strategic (not just tactical) difference in the course of the second world war.World War II was not only…| Economist Writing Every Day
The birth of Digital cameras and the evolution of many different cameras exploring new features and processes.| Amateur Photographer
There’s not enough whitewash in the world to cover the ugliness of slavery, and it’s self-destructive for the government to try. The post You Can’t Learn from History If You Cover It Up appeared first on OtherWords.| OtherWords
Built as an interactive map of Afghanistan, Project Athena is an archive that veterans can upload photos to, chronicling the war as they lived it next to the memories of others. The post Veterans built an interactive map of Afghanistan to record 20 years of war appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Air Force Maj. Robert Lodge decided not to eject from his stricken plane over North Vietnam to make sure the enemy never learned the vital secrets he knew. The post A pilot went down in Vietnam to protect secrets. Will he get the Medal of Honor? appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Some ninety years ago, Rose Wilder Lane penned “Give Me Liberty,” extolling the remarkable freedoms Americans had, especially in contrast to their European counterparts. Written in the 1930s, Lane’s piece is both a stirring defense of American freedoms and a damning portrait of European societies still writhing under the weight of bureaucratic statism. Written just …| Articles from FEE
Yang Zhu (440–360 BC) was a Chinese philosopher whose ideas were considered daring and transgressive for his time, but can strike us as modern in their focus on individual freedom. His lessons were shared through early texts and referred to by scholars in the following centuries. He lived during the “Warring States” period, the phase …| Articles from FEE
With the World Series about to kick off, it’s amazing to think that one of the most iconic landmarks of the Upper West Side played a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the World Series in 1919. Back then, the Ansonia was a brand-new, luxury residential hotel in Manhattan; it opened in 1904 with [...] The post How the 1919 World Series was rigged at the Upper West Side’s Ansonia first appeared on 6sqft.| 6sqft
“A new modus operandi for Māori and Pākehā relations in the 21st century may draw at least in part on some of the lessons learned from the encounters that took place before 1840.” — Vincent O’Malley, from his new book The Meeting Place.| E-Tangata
Prepare to learn about Philly firsts next year. Fifty-two of them, to be precise. The Philadelphia Historic District Partners unveiled the schedule for its “52 Weeks of Firsts” celebrations next […] The post Philadelphia Historic District Partners reveal ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ list for 2026 appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.| Billy Penn at WHYY
Editor’s Note: This is the second of two posts which chronicle Wolfie Browender’s October 4, 2024 ride. It continues the story of the Tri-Area Block Club grassroots work to improve the North End. A version of this post from appeared previously in the blog Saint Paul By Bike at SaintPaulByBike.com, which follows his quest to bike every block of every street in Saint Paul. Photos courtesy of Wolfie Browender unless otherwise noted. Macalester-Groveland, North End, East Side October 4, 2024 ...| Streets.mn
Editor’s Note: This is the first of two posts which chronicle Wolfie Browender’s October 4, 2024 ride. A version of this post from appeared previously in the blog Saint Paul By Bike at SaintPaulByBike.com, which follows his quest to bike every block of every street in Saint Paul. Photos courtesy of Wolfie Browender unless otherwise noted. Macalester-Groveland, North End, East Side October 4, 2024 – 20.3 Miles Spotted in Macalester-Groveland, a fake snake and an unorthodox Halloween show...| Streets.mn
Editor’s Note: Max Hailperin is walking each of Minneapolis’ 87 neighborhoods, in alphabetical order. He chronicles his adventures at allofminneapolis.com, where the original version of this article was published August 31, 2025. Minneapolis’s North Loop neighborhood extends from the Mississippi River, between Plymouth and Hennepin Avenues, to the crotch of Interstates 94 and 394. Historically, it was settled in distinct areas, including a warehouse district and the exclusive Oak...| Streets.mn
I thought about the term “ancient” before I went searching for images for the challenge. I decided it was more than just the dictionary definition which is based on the phases of the Greco-Roman empires. Strangely, I settled on ancient crops first cultivated in the Americas which now help power the diets of the world. … More Ancient Edibles from the Americas| The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect
It is my habit to read quietly before bed every night, and I vary between cheesy sci-fi and classic literature. Lately I’ve been re-reading (after a long interval) Bury My Heart at Wounded Kn…| Pharyngula
I used to have a wallet on a chain. It’s called a “truckers wallet”. I had it when I attended university. I would ride a motorcycle back and forth to and from Campus. And I got it to make sure that I wouldn’t ever lose my wallet. … A friend from the university thought it … Continue reading Not everything is as glamorous as it seems| Metallicman
PHONK is super-popular in China. You cannot go a half hour without hearing this tune… 02:20 DVRST – CLOSE EYES I often wonder what a “PHONK” song is. I mean, I know “Trance”, and “Country & Western”, and “Jazz”. But PHONK? So I asked QWen 2.5. Qwen2.5-Max “Phonk” is a subgenre of music that blends … Continue reading A well-groomed cat is a prepared cat. And a prepared cat is a successful cat| Metallicman
Today I had to play the school volunteer. And I have no problem with that. Here in China, the parents play an ACTIVE role in the education of their children. So, today, I got up and went to the school and donned on the zippered volunteer vest. And so, so dressed up in my ritual … Continue reading Balance is essential—whether it’s sunshine and rain, work and rest| Metallicman
When I was a kid, I used to play with ants. Yeah, on the hot boyhood summers, it looked like a pile of coffee grounds poured onto the cement. And I would often get a magnifying glass and play “evil snot-nosed dumb kid” on the poor ants just tying to live their lives. Often times … Continue reading The real treasure isn’t gold or jewels—it’s the friends you make along the way| Metallicman
We have to start with this oldie but goodie…| Metallicman
A house museum and garden in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada provides a look at Victorian-era life and Brandon history The post Daly House Museum In Brandon first appeared on Destinations Detours and Dreams.| Destinations Detours and Dreams
Unravel the story of the Croatian invention, the kravata, or necktie, from battlefield to magazine, with tips on where to buy and how to wear it today.| Expat In Croatia
Cascade Mountains, WA — Winter is Coming One of the craziest things that’s happened in the last six or so years is the blatant injection of speech control by the Left in all aspects of …| It's About Empathy - Connection Ties Us Together
What makes some countries rich and others poor? Is there any action a country can take to improve living standards for its […] The post We See Economic Growth Differently Thanks to the 2025 Nobelists in Economics appeared first on Social Science Space.| Social Science Space
They’re all fake. Fun, but fake. A vampire hunting kit is a collection of objects, typically housed in wooden box, that would have been used to defend against or kill vampires. They contain many of the defense methods from folklore: holy water, a crucifix, a rosary, wooden stakes, garlic, etc. Vampire kits are frequently said […]|
In the early years of the 19th century, the fledgling science of “astronomy” was confronted by something called “Olbers’ Paradox”, named after the 19th-century German astronomer who stated it. Ever since humans have been humans, they have looked at the night sky and wondered “What is out there?” and “How did all this get here?” Many … Continue reading The Olbers Paradox→| Hidden History
Who owns the rights to colonize Mars? Who has the right to build research stations on the Moon? Who owns the mineral rights to asteroids? Is outer space just a lawless free-for-all? Mars &nbs…| Hidden History
The seventh and last king of Rome was Tarquin the Proud, who reigned between 535 BC–509 BC. Tarquin - a tyrant noted for his cruelty - had ruled Rome for more than twenty years after murdering the previous king, Servius Tullius, and seizing his throne.| Ancient Pages
Love watching escape to the Chateau? Take your own trip back through time with these 5 stunning chateaux in rural South West France.| Life in Rural France
Kevin Morris came to WCU to talk about the 60th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act on Oct. 20 in the UC Theater, where over 90 students came to hear him. Morris is a senior researc…| The Western Carolina Journalist
The first of four parts Asheville’s Black population is disappearing faster than that of comparable cities in North Carolina, a trend that is accelerating and has transformed not only the makeup of the city but its cultural and institutional identity. In 1980, one in five Asheville residents was Black. In 2024, it was one in […] The post ‘Where are all the Black people?’ The story behind Asheville’s loss of African Americans appeared first on Asheville Watchdog.| Asheville Watchdog
When something continues to work easily and economically for centuries, it’s likely because there are good reasons for its use. Epsom salts is one of those old, tried and true solutions. Many homes have stashed the product in their bathrooms since its discovery more than 400 years ago. In 1618, a man named Henry Wicker […]| Midwest Mary
It seems like there’s a belief that virtue only shines through when faced with temptation. Some might even think that women should be sheltered from these challenges, assuming they might be too weak or inclined to vice. But let’s consider this: while it’s true that keeping someone in ignorance may protect them temporarily, it doesn’t […]| Coffee shots
We can take great comfort in the truths of this prophetic book: If you are anything like me, you look around and see all the… The post What Habakkuk Tells Us About History and Hope appeared first on CultureWatch.| CultureWatch
