Who invented fractions? Henry the 1/8th
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Renoir, why did you become an Impressionist?
I did it for the Monet
Who was the biggest jokester in George Washington’s army?
Laughayette
Bach Street Boys
#studentsarepoorbooksareexpensive
One underestimates the quantity of paper and books required to successfully complete a History degree with a first. If someone could buy me my Amazon Wishlist in its entirety, that would be great... #studentsarepoorbooksareexpensive
If there is no struggle, there is no progress
By far one of my favourite speeches of all time. I give you Mr Frederick Douglass, speaking in New York, 1857. Let me give you a word of the philosophy of reform. The whole history of the progress of human liberty shows that all concessions yet made to her august claims have been born of … Continue reading If there is no struggle, there is no progress
Shakespeare: Man, Playwright, Junkie?
I have just stumbled upon a fantastic article... Or should I say fantastical? Cannabis discovered in tobacco pipes found in William Shakespeare's garden! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/william-shakespeare/11792533/Cannabis-discovered-in-tobacco-pipes-found-in-William-Shakespeares-garden.html The article claims that Shakespeare might have written some of his famous works while high because South African scientists have discovered that 400-year-old tobacco pipes excavated from the garden of William … Continue reading Shakespeare: Man, Playwright, Junkie?
And yet the people of the free states have no guilt in slavery!
Slowly beginning work on my dissertation on racial violence and I found this article from 1834, Boston, Massachusetts. I think it really is fascinating but I can't use it because of its location, so I thought I'd share it with you guys. It is from an online archive called Accessible Archives and is followed by … Continue reading And yet the people of the free states have no guilt in slavery!
Lady Antebellum Is A SUPER Racist Name… I Mean, Come On!!
An older and angrier entry, but an interesting point
Current Reports of Calais Migrant Crisis Echo 1938 Daily Mail Article
Transcript "The way stateless Jews and Germans are pouring in from every port of this country is becoming an outrage. I intend to enforce the law to the fullest." In these words, Mr Herbert Metcalde, the Old Street Magistrate yesterday referred to the number of aliens entering this country through the 'back door' -- a … Continue reading Current Reports of Calais Migrant Crisis Echo 1938 Daily Mail Article
The Historian's Apprentice 