Category: History

Ramblings on the History of the Zouave Jacket

And for a more positive note on fashion and a fun look into fashion history…Click here for: Ramblings on the History of the Zouave Jacket.

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If the Titanic had safely landed on April 16, 1912

We always ask “What if” when tragedy strikes and wonder “why”. Click here for: If the Titanic had safely landed on April 16, 1912.

 

Panic at the Medieval Disco: European Dancing Plagues, Kindling of the Nodfyr, and the Harlem Shake

Panic! at the Disco is one of my favorite bands these days so when I saw this from one of my favorite blogs…

What a great article. I’d read a little about this sort of thing in the past…but this is really interesting. Click here and check it out: Panic at the Medieval Disco: European Dancing Plagues, Kindling of the Nodfyr, and the Harlem Shake.

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Finding Beauty in the Old City Cemetery (Sacramento, California)

Now that things are cooling off, it is the perfect time to visit historic parks and cemeteries.If you’re in Northern California there are so many places that go back to the Gold Rush Times.

Click here for full article and dozens of photos of beautiful grounds and stonework: Finding Beauty in the Old City Cemetery (Sacramento, California).

 

If the Titanic had safely landed on Apirl 16, 1912

In a small scrap book is a press release that would have gone out if the Titanic had landed safely in New York.Rather than throwing it out an executive employee of the White Star line put it in his scrap book. And that is where it still is. And here it is…copied exactly word for word from the White Star Line.

To be released for Publication after arrival of ship, April 16th.The latest Ocean Marvel White Star’s “Titanic”Largest Vessel in the World Arrives in New York.THE ACEM OF LUXURY AND COMFORT – SOME STRIKING INNOVATIONS.

Read the entire press release at: If the Titanic had safely landed on Apirl 16, 1912.