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18th-century eye portraits are sure to make a comeback! https://boingboing.net/2020/12/26/why-18th-century-lovers-exchanged-portraits-of-their-eyes.html
Apparently there was a trend — beginning in the late 18th century, and continuing for a few decades — of lovers exchanging tiny portraits of one of their eyes, and wearing them mounted …
To the barricades!
Let's play snapdragon! https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/what-is-snapdragon
Snapdragon is not for the faint-hearted.
Because it's finals week (online) here at SC and who doesn't need a bit of a pick me up cat video that is also history? Bonus!
Cats in costume! In Smithsonian Magazine, Rachel Nuwer explores the world of cats through Paul Koudounaris’ A Cat’s Tale: A Journey Through Feline History, which highlights fascinating historical cats—along with a feline historical reenactor.
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The story of the Library of Alexandria is “a collection of myths and legends, sometimes competing with each other—to which the popular imagination continues to cling,” writes Richard Ovenden in TIME on the significance of these myths.
Looking for cool things to listen to?
Nicola Davis delves into the gruesome deaths caused by the AD79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius
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Register now for the Library of America’s event “The Nineteenth Amendment Turns 100: A New Look at the History of Women’s Suffrage” on November 19 at 6 PM ET -- a conversation with Susan Ware and Stefanie Peters about the true history of the suffrage movement.
Lyudmila Pavlichenko, sniper/historian. https://getpocket.com/explore/item/eleanor-roosevelt-and-the-soviet-sniper?utm_source=pocket-newtab
Pavlichenko was a Soviet sniper credited with 309 kills—and an advocate for women’s rights. On a U.S. tour in 1942, she found a friend in the first lady.
Who doesn't want to hear from historians about stuff?
Tune in TODAY at 2 PM ET for “Historians Reflect on #Election2020” with panelists Marsha E. Barrett (Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), Jelani Cobb (Columbia Univ.), John A. Lawrence (Univ. of California Washington Center), Heather Cox Richardson (Boston Coll.) and chair James Grossman (AHA)! Register at the link for this conversation on the 2020 election’s events and consequences. This #VirtualAHA event will be also streamed live here on the AHA’s page.
Hey alums! Here's a great way to pass down the Simpson tradition!
The deadline to refer a student through the Each One Reach One Alumni Referral Program is quickly approaching! Help a student you know receive a $1,000 scholarship to attend Simpson College by submitting a referral no later than December 1, 2020.
If EACH ONE of us, the alumni of Simpson College, REACH ONE prospective student and encourage them to apply and enroll at Simpson, it will make a tremendous impact not only on Simpson, but also the student that you refer.
Join the Each One Reach One alumni referral program and reach out to a high school or transfer student and invite them to learn more about Simpson College.
Jousting yard where Henry VIII nearly died just discovered 5 feet under
It's where Henry VIII lost consciousness for two hours.
Next Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 7pm the History Department will be showcased as part of the college's Explore Simpson program for prospective students interested in History at SC.
If you know of any high school students who are history curious and thinking about college as part of their future plans, please encourage them to sign up to attend!
When To Expect Election Results In Every State
A guide to poll closing times on Election Day 2020, major Senate and House races to watch, how long vote counting will take, and when election results are expected in all 50 states.
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Don't forget the altered class schedule TOMORROW!😁
Inquiring minds want to know!
Medieval literature often depicts knights slaughtering their foes in brutal battles. The focus is usually on the glory of the knights and of the battle. But what happened to the bodies after the battle was done?
Happy Beggar's Night!
In 1725, villagers in Kisiljevo “believed Petar Blagojević, who had died ten weeks earlier, was up and out of his grave and bringing death to their homes.” In Smithsonian Magazine, Karina Wilson traces the origins of the first vampire panic:
Something to explore in our May Term this year!
Archives discovery shows the calculated nature of the execution and reinforces the image of the king as a ‘pathological monster’
Happy "Tragic Misuse of Cavalry Day." Both the Battle of Agincourt and the "Charge of the Light Brigade," which was part of the larger Battle of Balaclava, took place on October 25. Bloody messes, the both of them.
You should watch this revisionist claymation Winston Churchill biopic. https://aeon.co/videos/hero-or-scoundrel-an-iconoclastic-biography-of-winston-churchill?utm_source=Aeon+Newsletter&utm_campaign=50eaddc57a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_10_19_03_59&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_411a82e59d-50eaddc57a-69102189
War hero or entitled opportunist? An alternative history of Winston Churchill combines claymation and biting iconoclasm
Learn more about Catherine of Aragon in May Term 2021!
“Far from being the troublesome, unappealing wife of popular imagination, Catherine was actually a charismatic, intelligent and much-loved queen.” Read more in this piece about Catherine of Aragon by Meilan Solly in Smithsonian Magazine:
Another exciting class that will be offered by History at Simpson in the spring!
One of the exciting courses that History at Simpson will be offering in Spring of 2021!
See what the History Department is offering this May Term
Minting such a coin....isn't that just gloating?
Minted as a “naked and shameless” celebration of Julius Caesar's murder by a blade-wielding team of conspiratorial Roman senators in 42 BC, this solid gold ‘assassination coin’ is one of only three of its type.
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From the #AHAPerspectives archive (2018): In his book Pizza City, USA, Steve Dolinsky "samples 101 pies, consults local historians, and even includes a glossary of pizza terminology to piece together a complete profile of Chicago’s pizza scene." Read more:
Who wouldn't want to talk History with Natalie Zemon Davis?
Natalie Zemon Davis talks about some of her favourite trailblazers, how she sees Medieval Studies today, and how historians can use their work to bring people together across cultures
Women of science in History!!!
“Modern research has made it clear that Lovelace’s contribution to the thinking at the heart of the prehistory of the computer was enormous,” says James Essinger
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For more than 50 years, enslaved people were forced to work in the Virginia governor’s Executive Mansion. Today, a project is underway to capture the stories of descendants of those enslaved people, reports Ben Paviour for NPR:
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In #AHAPerspectives, Anne Sarah Rubin describes the project "Slave Streets, Free Streets: Visualizing the Landscape of Early Baltimore," explaining, "The virtual landscape is beautifully textured and lavishly detailed, a Google Street View for the past."
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"It is vital to invite students to appreciate the joy of history learning," explains @StearnsPeter, noting "the capacity of history to explore a wide range of topics and to generate new knowledge." Read more in #AHAPerspectives:
Flashbacks to our Royal Murder Mystery course
We are excited to reveal our brand-new podcast series which delves into the medieval murder mystery of the Princes in the Tower…
Find out more: https://www.historyextra.com/princes-tower-exclusive-history-podcast-series/
For those interested in archival curation.
The Journal of the Plague Year: A Covid-19 Archive is hosting a series of workshops about maintaining an archive. Register now for “Toning Down and Tuning In: Addressing Archival Silences of Covid-19 Community Curation” on October 8 at 3 PM ET!
As the Simpsonian celebrates its anniversary.
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Fall may have just begun, but we’re gearing up for spooky season here at the AHA! Learn about the history behind vampires and their iconic fangs in Katya Cengel’s article in Smithsonian Magazine:
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Today is Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism, where everybody’s fates are said to be decided for the year ahead. The gates of judgement are guarded by dragons in this 13/14th-century German prayer book so be on your best behaviour!
Discover more Hebrew Manuscripts in our exhibition ⬇️
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A photo history of the History Department's Fall 2016 Game Night. Thanks to all who attended!
Congratulations to our 2016 History graduates! We are so proud of you! Especially those of you who stopped by for post-grad pictures.... Majors: Colby Baker-Thayer, Ethan Fredrick, Andy Mayes, Paul Safford, Emily Richardson, and Ally Zarr Minors: Sara Miller and Gillian Randall
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