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fromArchDaily
8 months ago

A Woman Architect in the Mad Men Era: The Story of Natalie De Blois

Natalie De Blois was a pioneering architect whose work paved the way for women in architecture, challenging gender norms from a young age.
Miscellaneous
fromArchDaily
8 months ago

A Woman Architect in the Mad Men Era: The Story of Natalie De Blois

Natalie De Blois was a pioneering architect whose work paved the way for women in architecture, challenging gender norms from a young age.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago

Canarsie honors seven local legends in annual Hall of Fame induction * Brooklyn Paper

The Canarsie Hall of Fame inducted seven new members recognized for their contributions to the community.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Names of Sam Nordquist, Jiggly Caliente, Lady Chablis, and more added to Stonewall Wall of Honor

Seven transgender trailblazers honored on the National LGBTQ Wall of Honor during a pivotal moment for transgender rights.
History
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

From bad to worse - Harvard Gazette

The challenge of writing about controversial figures involves understanding their complexities and humanizing their actions.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Kardashians of history: why are we so obsessed with the Mitford sisters?

The Mitford sisters continue to captivate audiences through their fascinating lives, portrayed in recent media such as the TV show 'Outrageous'.
Their distinct personalities symbolize various social and political movements, drawing parallels to contemporary celebrity culture.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Take a selfie with one of Highgate's best known historic celebrities at popular fair

Fair in the Square offers diverse attractions, including a selfie opportunity with 'Highgate's Nell', showcasing historical significance.
SF LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Catherine Duleep Singh: The Nazi-defying Indian royal DW 06/02/2025

Princess Catherine Hilda Duleep Singh quietly resisted Nazi Germany while living openly with a female partner, challenging societal norms long before LGBTQ+ rights were recognized.
SF music
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Lessons from Presidents and More for Memorial Day

Music serves as a crucial tool for mindful leadership, community unity, and emotional resilience, particularly during times of remembrance.
Relationships
fromArchitectural Digest
8 years ago

10 Facts About Frank Lloyd Wright You Didn't Know

Frank Lloyd Wright's complex personal life, marked by romance and controversy, intertwined with his architectural genius and shaped his legacy significantly.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

100 years ago, the pioneering LGBTQ+ rights leader Frank Kameny was born

Frank Kameny was a pivotal figure in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, first becoming an activist after being dismissed from a federal job for being gay.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Rachel Roddy's recipe for courgette, onion and chickpea flour bake, or scarpaccia | A kitchen in Rome

Fast-paced cooking videos by Alessandro Vitale and Iasmina P inspire people to actively engage with vegetables and cooking.
fromMedium
2 months ago

Whitewashing on Mexican banknotes?

Physical traits were often interpreted through moral and symbolic lenses, reflecting biases and aesthetic standards of the time, especially in depictions of historical figures.
Graphic design
#history
History
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Why the people who actually drive history aren't in the textbooks

History is shaped by deeper forces beyond individual actions, despite the focus on famous figures.
History
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Why the people who actually drive history aren't in the textbooks

History is shaped by deeper forces beyond individual actions, despite the focus on famous figures.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Odile de Vasselot, Teenage Aristocrat in the French Resistance, Dies at 103

One had to do something, she said in an interview many years later. One never has the right to just sit there and do nothing.
France news
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

She changed the face of London': statue to be unveiled of suffragist gardener

Fanny Wilkinson was the first professional female landscape gardener in the UK, pioneering opportunities for women in horticulture.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Bill O'Reilly's new book takes on the worst of the worst

Bill O'Reilly's "Confronting Evil" examines historical figures representing evil, reflecting on current political climates and urging compromise to stabilize relations.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump vows to bring Columbus Day back 'from the ashes,' bashes Dems for destroying explorer's 'reputation'

Trump emphasized a commitment to reinstating Columbus Day amidst criticism.
The debate over Columbus Day reflects broader cultural tensions regarding historical figures.
London
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

My parents named me after watching a Brazilian movie. They Americanized the spelling, and still no one can get it right.

The author explores the historical significance and legacy of their namesake, Chica da Silva, revealing personal and cultural connections.
#titanic
London
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Famous figures who had Titanic tickets but didn't make it on board

Some celebrities missed the Titanic's maiden voyage, avoiding tragedy while others remembered for their near encounters with disaster.
London
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Famous figures who had Titanic tickets but didn't make it on board

Some celebrities missed the Titanic's maiden voyage, avoiding tragedy while others remembered for their near encounters with disaster.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Curtains, wellies, nuclear subs and a tsar's palace: how William Morris mania swept the world

William Morris's designs have become ubiquitous, infiltrating modern life and maintaining their popularity decades after his death.
Writing
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

A Politician Atop His Son's Ex-Girlfriend And 10 Other Famous People Who Died Having Sex

Infamous deaths of notable figures reveal scandalous personal lives that often clash with their public personas.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Overlooked No More: Katharine McCormick, Force Behind the Birth Control Pill

Katharine Dexter McCormick leveraged her wealth and influence to advance women's reproductive rights, particularly through funding research for the birth control pill.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

The woman who ran for president 50 years before she could vote

Victoria Woodhull announced her candidacy for president in 1870, despite women not being allowed to vote, highlighting her trailblazing role in women's rights.
Paris food
fromTasting Table
4 months ago

What Marie Antoinette Ate In A Day, According To Historians - Tasting Table

Marie Antoinette's relationship with food is shrouded in myth, with many historical inaccuracies clouding her true eating habits.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

The historical figures who inspired Nvidia's product names, from Grace Hopper to David Blackwell

Nvidia names its chips after notable mathematicians and scientists to honor STEM pioneers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

A scholar and a hater: new podcast focuses on historical figures that suck

Critical discourse about disliked historical figures can enrich understanding of history.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Evangelina Rodriguez Traveled to Paris to Revolutionize Health Care in the Dominican Republic

Andrea Evangelina Rodriguez Perozo dedicated her life to women's health, becoming the first Dominican woman to graduate from medical school and revolutionizing health care.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

John Paddy' Hemingway, the last Battle of Britain pilot, dies aged 105

John Paddy Hemingway, the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, has passed away at age 105, remembered for his remarkable service during WWII.
#brooklyn-bridge
fromCbsnews
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Honoring the legacy of Emily Warren Roebling, who helped build the Brooklyn Bridge

Emily Warren Roebling played a crucial role in the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge, taking over after her husband's illness.
Brooklyn
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago

'Brooklyn's Bridge' has strong foundation but could be sturdier | Review

The musical "Brooklyn's Bridge" highlights Emily Roebling's pivotal role in the bridge's creation but struggles with emotional depth.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
4 months ago

Honoring the legacy of Emily Warren Roebling, who helped build the Brooklyn Bridge

Emily Warren Roebling played a crucial role in the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge, taking over after her husband's illness.
Brooklyn
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago

'Brooklyn's Bridge' has strong foundation but could be sturdier | Review

The musical "Brooklyn's Bridge" highlights Emily Roebling's pivotal role in the bridge's creation but struggles with emotional depth.
Women
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Evangelina Rodriguez Led an Extraordinary Life as the Dominican Republic's First Female Doctor

Andrea Rodriguez Perozo became the first female doctor in the Dominican Republic, overcoming societal barriers in the early 20th century.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Did Abraham Lincoln Have a "Schizoid Manic Personality"?

Freud's theories have provided a compelling way to paint a portrait of not just individuals but also wider historical narratives, opening avenues of psychoanalytic exploration.
Psychology
fromApaonline
5 months ago

Recently Published Book Spotlight: Three American Hegels

Ryan Johnson explores Hegel's impact on overlooked American philosophers, illuminating how they shaped contemporary thought and the unique American philosophical tradition.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
5 months ago

Founding Fathers of the United States

The Founding Fathers of the United States were instrumental in leading the nation towards independence from Great Britain, shaping the nation's foundation and governance.
History
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Clint Hill dies at 93; Secret Service agent famously leaped on JFK's car after president was shot in Dallas

Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who attempted to save JFK after he was shot, has died at age 93.
World politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Frank G. Wisner, Diplomat With Impact on Foreign Policy, Dies at 86

Frank G. Wisner was a prominent diplomat whose career spanned decades, influencing U.S. foreign policy during crucial historical moments.
SF music
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

Santa Filomena

Longfellow's poetry emphasizes sacrifice and civic values, establishing him as a pivotal figure in American literature and moral guidance.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
5 months ago

Ruby Bridges' new children's book is love letter to her 1st grade teacher: 'She's like another mom to me'

Ruby Bridges credits her first-grade teacher Barbara Henry as instrumental to her success during school integration.
fromMedievalists.net
5 months ago

The Many Henrys of the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net

Henry II's dynamic relationship with Eleanor of Aquitaine combined with his ambitions during the Crusades crafted a complex legacy marked by both personal and political intrigue.
History
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
7 months ago

A Gallery of Ancient, Medieval, & Modern Warrior Women

Queen Ahhotep I of Egypt, attested to historically, showed that women warriors have existed long before modern discussions, successfully quelling rebellions and leading in warfare.
History
fromThe Conversation
11 months ago

Who is the 'Laughing Buddha'? A scholar of East Asian Buddhism explains

The Laughing Buddha, known as Cloth Bag, is not the historical Buddha but a figure evolved from a 10th-century Zen monk symbolizing generosity and joy.
philosophy
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