Category: History
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Shakespeare’s Three Favorite Books
Hi, friends. In this post, we’ll glance at Shakespeare’s favorite books, which definitely influenced his writing.
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50 Years Ago Today: Helen Keller Passed Away
Hi, friends. Today marks the 50th year anniversary of Helen Keller’s passing away. Her life was a rare story of triumph over unimaginable obstacles.
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100 Years Ago Today: US President Wilson Signed Sedition Act (Anti-Free Speech)
Hi, friends. Today, we reflect on a law from 100 years ago that threatened free speech in the US. [Free Speech: USA vs. Other Countries shows that the US is the nation with the most freedom of speech.]
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50 Years Ago Today: US President Johnson Signed Fair Housing Act
Hi, friends. On April 4th, we remembered the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s murder. Today, we remember the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act being signed.
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50 Years Ago Today: Dr. MLK Jr. Assassinated
Hi, friends. Today, we commemorate the untimely death of an American hero.
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50 Years Ago Today: 2001: A Space Odyssey Premiered
Hi, friends. Today marks the 50th year anniversary of a legendary film’s premiere in Washington, D.C. Facts About 2001: A Space Odyssey Sci-fi film from 1968 (one year before US moon landing) involving outer space, extraterrestrial life, and artificial intelligence Produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick (also directed Full Metal Jacket) Based on a short story by […]
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Unglamorous Facts About the Theater in Shakespeare’s Day
Hi, friends. Attending the theater today marks high social or cultural status, but believe it or not, the theater was once considered low-brow. When Shakespeare lived and wrote his plays (late 1500’s to early 1600’s), the theater culture was more akin to American baseball games in the mid-1900’s.
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William Faulkner, “Kilroy Was Here,” & the Purpose of Literature
Hi, friends. I’ve been trying to find the author of a quote that my old 20th-century American Lit professor referenced frequently; it states that art makes sense of and gives meaning to life. In my search, I stumbled across a William Faulkner interview with great quotes about writing. He uses “Kilroy was here” in a […]
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Black History Month: Legacy & Scandal in the Famous Franklin Family
Hi, friends. February draws to a close, so I leave off with one more post for Black History Month. The four posts were related to church and music this year; I may pick a different theme next year, though I don’t want to because these are fun! Many have heard of Aretha Franklin (R-E-S-P-E-C-T/ Find […]
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Black History Month: The Story Behind “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”
Hi, friends. Today, we’re checking out another beloved hymn written by an African-American as we celebrate Black History Month. This is a song that most people (in English-speaking countries) know, even if they aren’t Christians.
Retrospective Lily 