Why You Should Think About Tippi Hedren The Next Time You Get Your Nails Done
Tippi Hedren, known for her captivating performances in Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” and “Marnie,” has a life story that…
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Tippi Hedren, known for her captivating performances in Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” and “Marnie,” has a life story that…
History often presents us with surprising juxtapositions of events that occurred simultaneously but seem worlds apart. We saw something…
In the early 20th century, a peculiar trend emerged in the United States: parents sending their children through the…
Santa Claus is one of the most enduring and recognizable figures in global culture, especially in the context of…
The resurgence of Aqua Tofana, a deadly poison from 17th-century Italy, as a metaphorical symbol in modern social media…
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The White House has always been a symbol of American tradition, history, and politics. Within its hallowed halls, it…
Some things are so obviously and inherently racist that no one can deny it. However, some things are so…
The name Kamala, of Sanskrit origin, meaning “lotus,” has gained global prominence due to Vice President Kamala Harris, though…
This essay is part of “(There is Nothing New) Under the Sun“ A monthly column of random, historical vignettes demonstrating that…
From The Brothers Grimm to Disney, princesses have always been painted as helpless damsels in distress who sit around…
This essay is part of “(There is Nothing New) Under the Sun“ A monthly column of random, historical vignettes demonstrating that…
This essay is part of “(There is Nothing New) Under the Sun“ A monthly column of random, historical vignettes demonstrating that…
This essay is part of “(There is Nothing New) Under the Sun“ A monthly column of random, historical vignettes demonstrating that…
May 19 is the 488th anniversary of the execution of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII of England, who lost her head because her husband needed a son and Anne wasn’t making that happen in a timely fashion. Her story is remarkable and the influence of her relationship with the King on world history has long tentacles that reach into today.
This essay is part of “(There is Nothing New) Under the Sun“ A monthly column of random, historical vignettes…
This essay is part of “(There is Nothing New) Under the Sun“ A monthly column of random, historical vignettes…