Trump’s ‘Golden Age’ vs. the ‘Gilded Age’: An examination
President Donald Trump, with his usual bombast, has declared that his second term will be a new “golden age” for the country.
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Port’s 19th-century history filled with pirates, naval battles and commerce
If you’re a history buff like me, you enjoy learning about our island’s history. During this, the port’s 200th anniversary ...
Welsh and 19th century education
Welsh was actively discouraged in schools by means including the hated Welsh Not. The mid-19th century was a turbulent period ...
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These Stunning 19th-Century Artworks Reveal the Contradictions of the Modern Woman
A new exhibition spotlights James Tissot, whose paintings and prints reflected women’s ever-evolving roles in Victorian ...
Discovery under floorboards at Hyde Park Barracks paints clearer picture of 19th century women's lives
An unusual spot within this historic Sydney site has a treasure trove of archaeological evidence, which provides insight into ...
Barron Trump: The 'Last US President'? 19th-century novels revive bizarre theories
A pair of 19th-century novels by an obscure American author is sending the internet into a frenzy, with some claiming the ...
Dried plants 19th-century Australian colonial institution indicate secret, illicit snacking among residents
Analysis of dried plants from a colonial institution in 19th-century Australia reveals many foodstuffs that do not appear in ...
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What 19th-Century Jewish Converts Can Teach Us About Today
The piece also stated that Jost was the son of a Jewish convert and had been encouraged by his father to practice the faith.
‘American Primeval’ Team on Portraying the Brutal History of America’s Westward Expansion: “The Truth of This World Is Violent”
Director Peter Berg, executive producer Eric Newman, Indigenous Consultant Julia O’Keefe, stars Taylor Kitsch, Betty Gilpin, ...
History under the floorboards: decoding the diets of institutionalised women in 19th century Sydney
Dried plant materials found under the floorboards of the Hyde Park Barracks show inhabitants were eating a range of fresh ...
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Parties, Gossip and Too Much Brew: How 19th Century Brooklynites Celebrated the New Year
Of course, in the late 19th century, your ability to celebrate depended on your social class. New Year’s was one of the four traditional holidays off, the others being July 4th, Thanksgiving, and ...
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A history of the pharmaceutical industry
The 21st century pharmaceutical and biotech sector has come a long way from its roots in 19th century pharmacy. pharmaphorum looks at its evolution over the centuries. The roots of the ...