History

February 1, 2023

15 Important Civil Rights Activists To Know From the Past and Present

The fight for Black equality has a long, complicated history in the United States. And across that history, there are many men and women who have put themselves on the line to fight discrimination and racism. While the civil rights movement of the 1960s produced many great leaders—including Dr. Martin Luther King and John Lewis—there are many Black activists who have taken a stand both before and after to push racial equality forward.

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January 7, 2023

Medieval List Reveals 1,065 Dog Names Suitable for the Historic Humans’ Pups

Dogs have been man's best friend for millennia. These loyal canines have warmed the laps of queens, guarded flocks of livestock, and chased down stags with hunting parties. And, it turns out, creative and cute names for them have been around just as long as dogs have been domesticated. One unique medieval text contains a list of 1,065 dog names perfect for pups.

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November 27, 2022

Eye-Opening Video Series Reveals How Fashion Has Changed Since Ancient Times

Could you imagine going your whole life without properly seeing your own reflection? Or wearing a corset every day, even while working outside in the summer? It’s sometimes hard to imagine that this was the reality for many people centuries ago. In a series titled Getting Dressed in… by Crows Eye Productions, the dressing processes of people from different eras are revealed.

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October 29, 2022

You Can Download Over 10,000 Vintage Recipes and Cookbooks for Free

Why not indulge your inner chef and check out some dishes from the past? It's easier now than ever thanks to the Internet Archive, which has been digitizing vintage recipes from American history. From the late 1700s to the early 1900s, the ongoing collection now includes over 10,000 cookbooks. Best of all, they are free to view and download. Perusing the vast library shines a light on the innumerable types of guides that exist.

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