O n the evening of June 5, 1944, Louis Leroux, his wife, and their six children scrambled atop an embankment near their farm to investigate the sounds of distant explosions. Three miles south, Allied fighter-bombers were attacking bridges over the […]
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“Cité Mémoire” is a digital multimedia installation illustrating the moments that have shaped Montreal’s last 400 years. Cité Mémoire When the sun goes down on the streets of Montreal, the city’s history comes to life. The time-traveling tableaux of “Cité
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I started The History List in 2011. Today it’s grown to be the largest list of history-related events and exhibits, and it’s led me to compile the largest list of history- and preservation-related conferences and courses for professionals, as well
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October 21, 2024 Did you know that the AIA’s Glossary of Archaeological Terms is one of the most popular resources on our website? It’s a valuable tool for students, educators, and enthusiasts alike, providing a clear understanding of the terminology
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Archaeologists in Sweden have discovered an ancient iron pocketknife jabbed into the burial of an Iron Age woman. The cemetery, which dates to between 500 B.C. and 400 A.D., contained at least 50 burials, but this one was particularly unusual.
Fresh from robbing the Deadwood Stagecoach, the Sioux performers of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West changed into loose-fitting Chinese garb and attached long single braids to the backs of their heads, mimicking the clothing and hairstyle of the Boxers then rebelling
We have become a founding member of EHRI-UK – the national body representing Holocaust-related collections in the United Kingdom. The other founding members are the Wiener Holocaust Library, the Holocaust Research Institute at Royal Holloway, University of London and the
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Zoomorphic Incense Burners of Medieval Khurasan: A study of Islamic metalwork By Elizabeth C. Kelly BAR PublishingISBN: 978 1 4073 5368 5 In the medieval world, incense burners were a popular item, often crafted with great skill. This book explores
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The cat’s ancient paw print measures 1.2 inches across. Shimon Gibson / Mount Zion Expedition More than a millennia ago, a cat came upon a fresh piece of pottery in Jerusalem. It placed its paws upon the clay—which was still
Episode 120 (The Prairie Chicken in Wisconsin: Highlights of a Study of Counts, Behavior, Turnover, Movement, and Habitat) The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX, a curated network of extraordinary, story-driven shows. Music We move between three
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