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fromFortune
1 month ago

Elementary school students in Pennsylvania could soon be required to learn cursive

In our digital world, cursive has fallen by the wayside, but there are many reasons for students to get a basic grasp on cursive writing.
Writing
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

10 Jobs That Kept a Medieval City Running: Inside 14th-Century London - Medievalists.net

The Jubilee Book provides insights into the structure of medieval London city government, detailing roles from mayors to street cleaners.
Books
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Lost Alan Turing papers set for auction

Alan Turing's historic papers, rediscovered before potential destruction, are expected to sell for tens of thousands at auction.
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London
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Magna Carta 'copy' once sold at Sotheby's is an original, say UK professors

A manuscript once thought to be an unofficial copy of Magna Carta is now authenticated as a genuine version from 1300.
London
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Magna Carta 'copy' once sold at Sotheby's is an original, say UK professors

A manuscript once thought to be an unofficial copy of Magna Carta is now authenticated as a genuine version from 1300.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Never-before-see spy letters reveal GCHQ role in VE Day before end of war

Due to difficulties of communication there may be some delay in similar orders reaching enemy troops, so full defensive precautions would be taken.
UK news
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

US releases thousands of files related to Robert F Kennedy assassination

The release of RFK assassination records reveals Sirhan Sirhan's obsession with killing him, reflecting the political climate of the 1960s.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

How people secured their secrets before encyption

"That object is like the time capsule from that time period. If I change anything not knowing, then that object loses its voice."
Writing
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago

The Medieval Manuscript That Features "Yoda", Killer Snails, Savage Rabbits & More: Discover The Smithfield Decretals

The Smithfield Dec rétals showcases a remarkable blend of ecclesiastical law and vivid illustrations, making it a unique historical manuscript.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
US politics

Trump says he will release 80,000 pages of JFK files on Tuesday

Trump to release 80,000 pages of files on JFK's assassination, crucial for addressing decades of conspiracy theories.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Says He'll Release JFK Assassination Files on Tuesday

President Trump is set to release approximately 80,000 files on JFK's assassination, promising no redactions.
US news
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Trump administration releases last batch of JFK assassination files

Newly released JFK assassination files are prompting renewed historical inquiry.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Says He'll Release JFK Assassination Files on Tuesday

President Trump is set to release approximately 80,000 files on JFK's assassination, promising no redactions.
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Washington DC
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago

Trump Tries to Pull Nicolas Cage, Steal Declaration of Independence

Trump's desire to display the Declaration of Independence in his office highlights his controversial leadership style and perception of historical significance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Rare George Washington letter from key point in revolutionary war goes on sale

What Washington's saying is that Danbury revealed one of the assets against the British, the everyday citizen, these citizen militias and self-armed farmers.
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