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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 ...
‘American Primeval’ and the Utah War — a historian’s take on the real men, real militias and real massacres
Yes. Though the Utah War has been called “bloodless,” in reality, Mormon militiamen in southern Utah perpetrated a horrific ...
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 ...
The Daily News4d
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 ...
‘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, ...
The Times of Israel10d
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.
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 ...