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Dr. Joseph Warren: Leader in Medicine, Provocateur in Politics and Revolution
Joseph Warren’s political activism began with his writings about the Stamp Act, and he began to be noticed as a public figure in 1766. By George C. Wildrick Dr. Joseph Warren (Figure 1) was one of the remarkable men of the Enlightenment who defies single labels. He was a man of demonstrated physical and moral[…]
Delarivier Manley: Right-Wing Provocateur in 1709
Anonymous satire by a 1709 political writer worked like today’s partisan clickbait. She was the “Ann Coulter” of her time. Introduction Years ago I discovered a shocking early English political satirist when a professor urged me not study her. Dismissing what I assumed was his liberal bias, I claimed bipartisan curiosity and dove in anyway.[…]
Winema and the Modoc War: One Woman’s Struggle for Peace, 1872-1873
Winema Riddle was a Modoc woman whose life story illuminates Native American women’s roles in history. By Dr. Rebecca BalesAssociate Professor, Global Studies DepartmentCalifornia State University, Monterey Bay On February 25, 1891, Congress passed a very unusual piece of legislation. It awarded “Winemah Riddell [sic] . . . a pension at the rate of twenty-five[…]
1620: Dreams of a ‘New’ Jerusalem and Impacts on Native Americans
The Puritans’ arrival at Plymouth would forever change the lives of the Natives who had lived in New England for millennia. Who Were the Puritans? Overview They sailed to the New World under appalling conditions: One hundred and two English men, women and children, crammed onto a cargo ship that was only about 30 meters[…]
6 Video Games That Can Boost Your Kid’s Mental Health In 2021
Parenting is such a journey for most people. Every parent has a responsibility to ensure their children are healthy both physically and mentally. Well, when it comes to ensuring your kids grow up mentally healthy, a lot of options come in line. You can put your kids on a healthy diet, enroll them in better[…]
Is It Better to Vape with Or Without Nicotine?
One of the most common questions I get from people who switch to vaping is, “Is vaping worse without nicotine? Devotees have noticed the difference in taste, but some wear it from a time when they preferred taste to nicotine hit. Don’t be afraid to vape with low nicotine content because it can cause you[…]
When the Press Stepped in to Silence the Lies of a Nazi-Sympathizing Priest in 1938
Broadcasters silenced Father Charles Coughlin in 1938, just as Twitter, YouTube and Facebook Trump’s incitements. Introduction In speeches filled with hatred and falsehoods, a public figure attacks his enemies and calls for marches on Washington. Then, after one particularly virulent address, private media companies close down his channels of communication, prompting consternation from his supporters[…]
A Successful White Supremacist Coup in 1898 Amplified by Lies
A successful violent coup perpetrated and fueled by white supremacist ideology spread happened in Wilmington, North Carolina, in 1898. Introduction While experts debate whether the U.S. Capitol siege was an attempted coup, there is no debate that what happened in 1898 in Wilmington, North Carolina, was a coup – and its consequences were tragic. These[…]
The Civil War: The Cult of the Lost Cause and the Invention of General Pickett
We are still living with the bitter consequences of his wife’s revisionist narrative today. George Pickett – Major General George E. Pickett – was our family’s marquee Confederate relation, distant cousin though he was. Every schoolchild in America has heard of him, thanks to the ill-fated infantry charge at the Battle of Gettysburg. For a[…]
The Missouri Compromise of 1820 and the Dangerous Precedent of Appeasement
Thomas Jefferson wrote that the westward expansion of slavery would lead to the “[death] knell of the Union.” Compromise or Appeasement? Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States and aged leader of his party, wrote during the Missouri Controversy of 1820 that the westward expansion of slavery would lead to the “[death] knell of[…]
Readers of the Local Press in Victorian England
Starting from the reader rather than the text allows a new picture of nineteenth-century reading to emerge. Overview If we want to read periodicals because they were what the Victorians read, the work that must be done to bring them to life suggests they are not quite what they were.[1] James Mussell As Mussell’s epigram[…]
What Today’s News Has in Common with Early Execution Ballads
Violence, corruption, and murder dominate our modern headlines, Little has changed since execution ballads in sixteenth-century Europe. By Lisa Needham Introduction Since the start of 2020, it’s felt like the news has lurched from one catastrophic disaster to another. First came Australia’s devastating bushfires that ripped through the country, swiftly followed by a deadly global[…]
Twentieth-Century Jewish Émigrés and Medieval European Economic History
Examining the significance of their intellectual contributions by uncovering the webs of meaning in which their work was suspended. Abstract This essay discusses the intellectual contributions of five Jewish émigrés to the study of European economic history. In the midst of the war years, these intellectuals reconceptualized premodern European economic history and established the predominant[…]
The Fear of Outsiders and Social Minorities in Medieval Europe
Of the many groups under pressure and persecution in this period were Jews, lepers, and homosexuals. Western Europe experienced a significant increase in discrimination against social minorities in the period conventionally labeled the long twelfth century.[1] This period was one of scholastic sophistication, urbanization, and consolidation of central secular and church power.[2] The very developments[…]
Sebastianism: The Calabrian Charlatan and Medieval Messianic Nationalism
Sebastian passed into legend as a great Portuguese patriot and hero. Introduction Sebastianism (Portuguese: Sebastianismo) is a Portuguese messianic myth, based on the belief that King Sebastian of Portugal, disappeared in the battle of Alcácer Quibir, will return from Morocco to save Portugal. The belief gained momentum after an interpretation by priest António Vieira of[…]
‘The Desired’: King Sebastian of Portugal and the Beginning of a Legend
The King asleep in mountain until his return, in a foggy dawn, in Portugal’s greatest hour of need. Introduction Sebastian (Portuguese: Sebastião I)[1]) was King of Portugal from 11 June 1557 to 4 August 1578 and the penultimate Portuguese monarch of the House of Aviz. He was the son of João Manuel, Prince of Portugal,[…]
Byzantine Iconoclasm and the Triumph of Orthodoxy
Who were the players and what was this Controversy all about? Introduction The “Iconoclastic Controversy” over religious images was a defining moment in the history of the Eastern Roman “Byzantine” Empire. Centered in Byzantium’s capital of Constantinople (modern Istanbul) from the 700s–843, imperial and Church authorities debated whether religious images should be used in Christian[…]
A History of the ‘Meaning’ of Religion since the Ancient World
Evidence points to a complex set of practices that defy a singular notion of religion. Religions in the Ancient Near East As a scholar of the Bible and the ancient Near East, I study the role of religion in history and how this term originated and came to be understood over the centuries. For most[…]
What You Should Know About An English Course Before Taking One Up
English has been portrayed as the language of opportunity. It has more advantages than other languages in terms of profession, industry, technology, research, schooling, etc. If you’re taking an English class in middle school, high school, or graduate school, you might wonder why English matters, particularly if you’re planning to study or look for jobs[…]
What is Sour Space Candy, and How to Use it?
The fast-paced life we live can be stressful and tiring. It is sometimes useful to find an alternative that will help us deal with this fast life’s consequences on a natural basis. A large percentage of the population suffers from anxiety and depression. The other part has problems with acne on the body and face.[…]
The Power of the Coffeehouse in Neighborhood Rejuvenation
Such a big impact, the incremental revival of our neighborhoods, our downtowns, and our urban spirits. By Arian HorbovetzThe Urban Phoenix I walked in the door of the coffee house for the first time, ordered a java and looked around at the rugged, eclectic yet humble decor. A little colorful funk blended with beatnik character[…]
Conversation and a Cuppa Joe: Coffeehouse Culture Today
Elements of modern coffeehouses include slow-paced gourmet service, alternative brewing techniques, and inviting decor. Introduction Coffee culture is the set of traditions and social behaviors that surround the consumption of coffee, particularly as a social lubricant. The term also refers to the cultural diffusion and adoption of coffee as a widely consumed stimulant. In the[…]
English Coffeehouses, French Salons, and the Age of Enlightenment
A heterogeneous group of people came together to engage in rational debate without regard to rank. Abstract In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the London coffeehouse and the Parisian salon functioned as what Jürgen Habermas has identified as the public sphere: a place for social interaction outside the private sphere (the home) and the sphere[…]
English Coffeehouses in the 17th and 18th Centuries
Topics discussed included politics and political scandals, daily gossip, fashion, current events, philosophy, science, and more. Introduction English coffeehouses in the 17th and 18th centuries were public social places where men would meet for conversation and commerce. For the price of a penny, customers purchased a cup of coffee and admission. Travellers introduced coffee as a beverage to England during[…]
6 Key Things To Know About Bodybuilding Before Bulking Yourself Up
So you have finally made the decision that you want to become a bodybuilder and get stronger. You have read in different places online that during the winter you start bulking up on all types of carbs, and once that is over, you hit the gym and turn it all into muscle. There are a[…]
Concussion History from World War I to the Present Day
You might know the term “concussion” in some capacity. Even if you don’t know too much about them, you at least know that it’s a word the medical community uses to describe a head injury. You also might know there are more and less serious ones. In this article, we’ll delve into concussion history, from[…]
10 Best Ideas for Writing a Research Essay
Whether you’re a college junior or on your way to graduation, writing research essays is always stressful. Coming up with an idea your professors will love is half of the work, however. That is why we are here to discuss several of the best ideas you should consider when writing your next research essay. Environment[…]
‘Breaking the Back of Polio’ with Dorothy Horstmann in the 1940s
Yale’s Dorothy Horstmann solved a puzzle that would lead to the first polio vaccines 65 years ago. Introduction Sixty-five years ago, following the largest public health trial in American history, a killed-virus polio vaccine developed by Jonas Salk, M.D., was found to be safe, potent and effective. The news set off a national celebration. Salk[…]
Economic Effects of the 1918 Influenza Pandemic
The years 1918 and 1919 were difficult not only as a result of the influenza pandemic, but it was also the height of World War I. NOTE: This article was published in November 2007 and presented scenarios and issues we see around us today. Abstract The possibility of a worldwide influenza pandemic in the near[…]
Where Our World War II Leaders Spent World War I
They experienced on a small scale in 1918 what they would be doing a quarter-century later on a much grander scale in World War II. By James Worsham Introduction As the American forces fought the German army in a World War I battle in September 1918, the commander of a brigade of infantrymen from the[…]
