Historical
Lessons from the Iron Lung
Lingering Fear I was born in 1957, two years after widespread use of the polio vaccine. American parents had only recently stopped asking, “Do you want to end up in an iron lung?” when children begged to go outside in the summer.
Cindy Shore SmithPublished 3 years ago in FYIUncommon Knowledge Related to the American Civil War and Slavery
I recently read an article titled "The Confederacy was a con job on whites and still is." You can read it in its entirety by clicking on the link. The information shared gave me a totally different perspective regarding this period of history. This led me to research other aspects of American slavery and the Civil War and I found out something quite interesting. The reality of the Antebellum era is quite different than what most people perceive. The following information brings to light some uncommon knowledge about this nation during the 1800s.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 3 years ago in FYIHenrietta Maria
Henrietta Maria was a beautiful 15 year old Princess who married a much older Prince. Moving to a new country, she had to learn a new language, a new way of life and practised her faith amongst ‘infidels.’ This Queen showed courage, as well as intelligence, during a very difficult period within the English history.
Ruth Elizabeth StiffPublished 3 years ago in FYIPAINTING FOREVER
Throughout the course of history and over time, artists have continuously evolved in terms of their techniques and art. The late 19th and 20th century was the time when art truly developed into the forms we all know today. A myriad of colors, untold stories and expressions were illustrated on canvases like never seen before. Some artists became renowned, owing to the techniques they invented and some left their mark with their innovative painting styles.
DandelionclubPublished 3 years ago in FYIKnowing the Nutshell
Weird and wonderful facts. I love them. I have a store house in my brain where random information that is pretty much useless in any given situation waits to be called on for the hell of it. I like to imagine it as an old library. Think of floor-to-ceiling bookcases with ladders here and there to reach the top shelves. Stacks of books that don't fit on the shelves. Ornaments and trinkets and knick-knacks collected throughout a life of adventure and travel. A comfy chair with a standing light. A little table to put my coffee on. (Okay so it's basically how I'm planning to have my home-library when I have space and money for a home-library.)
Eric HolbrookPublished 3 years ago in FYIThe Curious Case of Robert Lincoln
On April 14th, 1865, John Wilkes Booth entered the Presidential Box in Ford’s Theatre during a performance of Our American Cousin and shot Abraham Lincoln (ultimately, killing him). This is a fact known to most everyone in the Western world. What fewer are aware of is that the night Honest Abe was assassinated, his son Robert Lincoln was invited to join him at Ford’s Theatre for the show. Robert chose to stay home, fatigued from having spent much time recently on the Civil War battlefront.
Reuben BlaffPublished 3 years ago in FYIDragons: Real or Fantasy?
I remember sitting in Sunday School as a kid and listening tot he lesson on 'What does the Bible say about the existence of dinosaurs?' I found it pretty interesting - more interesting than some other lessons - but I was definitely not prepared for the teacher to read a passage talking about this dinosaur-like creature breathing fire. All my favorite movies and TV shows had, of course, educated me on the fact that it is dragons that breath fire, not dinosaurs. So, naturally, ever since that day I have not been able to shake the idea that dragons may have actually existed, according to the Bible.
Breanna HarrelPublished 3 years ago in FYIOrigin of the Necktie Trend
Every country has its own language and dress. The life of the people varies according to the living and climate. One such garment is related to the western world called 'tie'. Let us know in this article where the tie was invented?
Zeeshan Mushtaq LonePublished 3 years ago in FYIGetting Around Town in Style
A little over one hundred years ago, there were more horse drawn carriages on city streets than cars. For the greater part of history, horse drawn carriages were the major means of transportation; "we have had six thousand years of history with the domesticated horse and only a little over one hundred years with the automobile!" Gloria Austin, Equine Heritage Institute
Mary Chris FoxworthyPublished 3 years ago in FYIWhat you didn't know about the Village Blacksmith
What you didn’t know, about the Village Blacksmith… In the early part of human history, blacksmith shops were normally on the outskirts of the villages or towns, The towns folk believed they were dealing in witchcraft or the dark arts because they used fire to make weapons, tools and utensils out of something that came from the earth. Include the fact that the blacksmith smithy was dark except for the hot forge fire and a couple windows covered in soot.
Daniel BellPublished 3 years ago in FYIDream like an Egyptian
What is the first profession in history? Well, it is not the one we think. The dream interpreter was the first job in ancient Egyptian history. This was the purview of priests, magicians and spiritual consultants.
Talking to the Dead
Local lore says it was a cold winter night in 1847 when two young farm girls from Hydesville, New York plotted to scare the wits out of their mother by making ghost noises. The young pranksters were Maggie and Kate Fox. The prank went so far that by March 31st, 1848 a nationwide spiritualism movement was born.
Laura DeRuePublished 3 years ago in FYI