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This article is fascinating and proves yet again that historical films are entertainment first, #history second.
"The uprising was a revolt of all classes below the level of the aristocracy. That is why it was so dangerous."
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Ich habe Katja Hoyers Bücher sehr genossen. Hier sieht man sie aktuell im Gespräch zum neuen Buch über die Weimarer Zwischenkriegszeit. #büchernase #lesen #history

Great quote
"Fascism is a regime under which everything not prohibited is compulsory."
#fascism #uspol #history

#SanFrancisco has a fascinating #history, and the SF Historical Society helps tell that story. Their Annual Awards Luncheon is also fun - support them by coming to the luncheon:

The San Francisco Historical Society's 2026 Annual Awards Luncheon honoring Carl Nolte and 826 Valencia Street. Fri. Oct. 23, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Enjoy a classic location at the Mark Hopkins Hotel, cocktail reception, three-course luncheon and stunning views while celebrating local history.

#SanFrancisco has a fascinating #history, and the SF Historical Society helps tell that story. Their Annual Awards Luncheon is also fun - support them by coming to the luncheon:

The San Francisco Historical Society's 2026 Annual Awards Luncheon honoring Carl Nolte and 826 Valencia Street. Fri. Oct. 23, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Enjoy a classic location at the Mark Hopkins Hotel, cocktail reception, three-course luncheon and stunning views while celebrating local history.

#fascism #history

Ich habe Katja Hoyers Bücher sehr genossen. Hier sieht man sie aktuell im Gespräch zum neuen Buch über die Weimarer Zwischenkriegszeit. #büchernase #lesen #history

August 24, 1814,
Historic Usians FINALLY pissed off Canadian brits so much (by attacking their city of York) that they sacked and burned Washington D.C.
(Come back! Help us in our hour of need. We LOVE you Canucks!)
#History is a bitch.

And the killer is ....
Ancient DNA Finally Solves a 16th-Century Murder Mystery
https://www.sciencealert.com/ancient-dna-finally-solves-a-16th-century-murder-mystery

Such a cool #genealogy story. I hope others from the Battle of Camden will be identified. #forensicgenealogy #DNA

DNA Reveals the Identity of a Teenager Who Died in the Revolutionary War, Cracking a Nearly 250-Year-Old Cold Case
John Pumphrey was still a boy when he enlisted in the Continental Army in 1777. After archaeologists discovered his remains, a genetic genealogy analysis identified 20,000 DNA matches for living relatives

I'm currently watching:
#computer #science #history there.
It is very much about people, us humans - go check it out!
Additional reference:
http://thecomputerboys.com/

England during the reign of Elizabeth I (~AD1600) was a dangerous time and place to write plays, such as Shakespeare’s “As You Like It”.
Better watch those metaphors. Public plays were studied closely for signs of treason.
Christopher Marlowe was arrested for atheism, a capital offense. Thomas Kyd was tortured on suspicion of treasonous activity. Ben Jonson was in dire trouble several times.
#History

Calvin Coolidge, the 30th POTUS, was such a loser:
- balanced budget each year
- lowered fed budget
- did not own a home
- had a pet raccoon
Anyway: #history #corruption #Korea

This was funny... 🤣
▶️ IF WW2 WAS A DISCORD CHAT (HISTORICALLY ACCURATE)
#ww2 #worldwar2 #discordchat #humor #history

Historical #Accordion Pre Recorded Announcement 🎙️
@… radio 2008-04
I’ll have to revive this one
It was perhaps my favourite PRA and would be great to get back on rotation before the big 2029 first 🪗 bicentennial
Needs updated show times, and we changed station ID too!
Love all the samples, “G’day Bruce!” and that #typewriter Ding! 🛎️
Celebrating William Burt’s 1829 first US “Typographer” patent
#MontyPython #History #CommunityRadio #sampling

Mahatma Gandhi's birthplace in Porbandar #India:
1. The site now includes a museum, library,…
2. Entry to original home (seen on the left in #1)
3. Wide shot of a rather small room where Gandhi was born
4. Plaque by the spot where Gandhi was born
(shot Aug. 16 2024)
#photography #history #windows #travel