history
Past politicians, legislation and political movements have changed the course of history in ways both big and small. Welcome to our blast to the past.
Forgetting Da Vincis Mona lisa
If i asked you "Who wrote the Gettysburg Address?" would you say with confidence Abraham Lincoln or would you just shrug your shoulders with a puzzled look on your face? Or maybe I could ask you "Who led the American revolution to victory in 1783?'' could you tell me George Washington? We can step away from former presidents even and I could ask you " Who wrote the nationally accredited poem The Raven, published in 1845? " you might just tell me Shakespeare... But really it was Edgar Allan Poe .
By Joshua hagan5 years ago in The Swamp
Thanks-taking
So this is my first year doing the whole “it’s complicated” national family holiday based on a f’ed up history thing by myself...and it’s actually...not so bad. Woke up, worked out, self cared, ate some Thanksgivingy stuff, put on my favorite at-home tatty shirt, worked on my show, planned business stuff to make the world a better place. Talked to some exes. Cuz we’re cool like that. No regression. Planned a date with my love, who’s across seas. And, outside of just needing some general outside air oxygen, I feel pretty good, you know.
By Preshona Ambri5 years ago in The Swamp
National Day of UAE
The end of the year takes the two most popular holidays in Dubai and the entire UAE OF 2020 and these are the UAE National Day. National day means a very memorable day when the estate came into being. The celebrations, whole the merriments and fun and activities related to this day. The country's spirit and values are all days honored by the people and they respect the sacrifices which their forefathers present to their homeland.
By Arabian Petals5 years ago in The Swamp
The Black Man Guide to the American Constitution
When you listen to what is happening with in our own government, you have to ask yourself, How did we get here? I never was into politics when i was younger, it's because my parents never instilled in me to become invested in it. It was pay your taxes and let them handle it. However,When you get older, your eyes open and you begin to see that what happens in Washington, DC, really does affect what happens to you at home. And then you have to ask yourself, what can you do to make things work? What can you contribute that will add to the discourse that can perhaps make things better. I thought long and hard, and i decided that maybe this could be my way to help.
By Joseph Williams Jr5 years ago in The Swamp
The New Commonwealth
In order to properly develop as a nation-state, the Commonwealth of Australia should become a parliamentary republic. This would necessitate a transition away from the current system of constitutional monarchy and the removal of the Royal Family of the United Kingdom as the ex officio provider of the Commonwealth’s Head of State.
By Reagan Scott Ward5 years ago in The Swamp
The Mysterious Case of Angels In the Civil War
One of the bloodiest battles in American history rocked the world in the year 1862 when Union soldiers camped out along the Tennessee River were ambushed by 40,000 Confederate soldiers, resulting in more than 2,300 deaths in total. Making it the darkest battle in the American Civil war until Gettysburg took its place.
By Shelby Yarchin5 years ago in The Swamp
Rye Celebrates 350th Anniversary
Photo by Eduardo Mueses The home of John Jay, Rye celebrates its 350th anniversary this year. Historically rich, a “Tenacious” population of African American survivors and Gilded Age railroad commuters, the Knapp House, and the Square House are leading the celebration. With a series of events, the Rye Historical Society will capture the past and light up the summer for its attentive residents.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in The Swamp
The Plague is Here. Now Let's Bring Back the Cooler Historical Trends.
History is fascinating! I don’t mean the textbook Western Civ classes that we were forced to take in college (or sleep through in my case). I mean history as a whole, the continuous evolution of everything that humans have ever created or had contact with. It’s amazing to think of how far we have come in the few years (as far as the Earth’s chronology is concerned) that humans have been here. As much as we have progressed however, I can’t help but feel that we have left a lot of things behind that should have followed us. There has been so much greatness through different cultures, different eras, and different genres that have been mostly forgotten.
By Kassondra O'Hara5 years ago in The Swamp
The Electoral College
The Electoral College, this discussion only becomes a hot topic every four years, when we all should be putting our heads together to get rid of it. This lesson may become a little boring, but it is something I felt needed to be discussed. Why have we kept this practice for so long, the nation is large enough today to allow the popular vote to speak for itself.
By Toni Cunningham5 years ago in The Swamp
