Historical

From immigration to immigrant: when the object becomes subject
the theme of immigration has long been mistreated by the media, in France as in all Western host countries. However, despite a long tradition both in terms of immigration and media production, the social sciences have been slow to take an interest in this issue.
By msl4 years ago in FYI
The Adventures of Erik the Red
Today we deep dive into the life of a truly astonishing individual, something which will be a recurring series on the website. These legendary people are often known for only one feat, which got them a place in the history books. The legend in the spotlight today is the famous explorer Erik the Red. Most know him for creating the first settlement in Greenland (no, he did not discover Greenland). He managed some truly remarkable feats on his journey, which we will be exploring in chronological order today.
By Frank Isaksson4 years ago in FYI
Caravaggio and Art Beyond The Mannerism. Top Story - May 2022.
Imagine you are in the 17th century in a time where few paintings had lighting and depth, looking at a Caravaggio painting for the first time, it's probably impossible for us to have that same mentality, in a time before TV, film, photography and screens, when the only visual arts describing human forms were paintings and sculptures.
By Bernardo Hille4 years ago in FYI
Ethnic Studies Topics We Should All Know About
If you have never taken Ethnic Studies before, this is for you. I put together a small group of topics to describe some terms as easily as possible and to also help better understand and grasp some main ideas.
By AM4 years ago in FYI
10 Lucky Finds of Great Value, Including Whale Puke
I have often thought about what it would be like while digging in my back garden wanting to insert another fence post, (I dig holes for fence posts now and again, as fences require ongoing maintenance). I often imagine while digging, I strike something valuable or find some precious gem stone or gold or platinum, Or even a hidden treasure, but no such luck has befallen me yet.
By Dean Gee4 years ago in FYI
Alphabets have a distinctive imprint in the history of writing
We usually say that the alphabet is the backbone of a language, and that's absolutely true! The alphabet consists of various signs that make it possible to transcribe all the sounds of a language in order to deconstruct them, no matter how complex. The alphabet, then, is the literal translation of each sound that contributes to the formation of a particular word or phrase, whether it has a meaning or not.
By Judith Isidore4 years ago in FYI
Today's Lesson is the Hanoverian Kings
Good morning, today we will be looking at the Kings who ruled during the Georgian Era. There were 5 Kings = 4 x Georges and 1x William. Covering the years from 1714 to 1830, these Kings are called the Hanoverian Kings. During their reigns, England was at peace for only 12 years and 8 months. Also, Enlgand’s ‘landscape’ started to change with regards to the arts, religion, social reform and politics.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in FYI
Unsinkable: The Aircraft Carrier Made Out of Ice
It looked good on paper, a WWII aircraft carrier 2,000 feet long and 300 feet wide, three times larger than any other carrier at the time and capable of carrying 200 Spitfire fighters or 100 Mosquito fighter-bombers. Its size and bulk would make it impervious to bombs or torpedoes rendering it virtually unsinkable. And it would be made out of ice.
By John Thomson4 years ago in FYI
International Museum Day 2022 Theme, History, Quotes, Famous Museums
International Museum Day 2022: Highlights International Museum Day (IMD) is celebrated on 18 May every year IMD is celebrated since 1977 IMD’s aim is to create awareness about the importance of Museums as a means of cultural exchange International Museum Day 2022 theme is “The Power of Museums” The theme highlights the power of achieving sustainability, the power of innovating on digitalization and accessibility, and the power of community building through education
By SA News Channel4 years ago in FYI
Who Is This Naked Man Confronting the Canadian Founding Daddies?
Canada was officially born on July 1, 1867. The Canadian government commissioned Robert Harris, a prominent Canadian artist, to paint 'The Fathers of Confederation'. Unfortunately, the painting was destroyed in the 1916 parliamentary fire.
By Kamna Kirti4 years ago in FYI
What Is Astrology?
Astrology is the study of celestial bodies and their connection to events on Earth. We look at astrology much like a wall on the clock. The clock indicates the time but it does not cause the time. Similarly, astrologers do not believe that Mars (or any other planet) sends down its fiery rays every now and again to stir things up, but rather the symbolism and movements of Mars may be applied to our earthly events to develop a further understanding of our world, and in some cases of very talented astrologers, to predict the future.
By Victoria Ferris4 years ago in FYI
The Panama Canal
Is it really ok to do the unthinkable? to be one of those that dared? When we turn the pages of history and everything has been said and done, who are the ones that will be remembered? The ones that comply? We know that history is written by the winner, to be that, you have to go against all odds. “Nothing that results in human progress is achieved in unanimous consent. Those that are enlightened before the others are condemned to pursue that light in spite of others.” I know that this famous quote by the great explorer Christopher Columbus comes in handy with the scope of my topic. This quote speaks about the true nature of those who dare to go above and beyond to achieve greatness, one of them is without any doubt the obsession of the Old World to keep going West in search for greener pastures.
By Giovanni Profeta4 years ago in FYI