in this year of strikes and general questioning the system as it exists, remember there is a history to this.
Category Archives: History
Zoot Suits: A Fashion Movement that Sparked Mexican American Resistance
Fashion as resistance.
In short, they will hate you even when you look good. Maybe especially then.
Stuff You Missed in History Class: Jack-o’lanterns
The more you know…
Zheng Yi Sao: The most successful pirate in history
It is funny how women get devalued no matter what culture they come from.
BBC – The Forum: The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
I have had this linked for ages with the intent of posting it here. Now I am finally getting to it. You know, in case you wanted to know more than just a few minutes of a Watchmen episode.
Uncovering the Cultural Revolution’s Awful Truths
History is often darker than we even knew. Be careful who you let be in charge as they will try to erase the truth.
Rachel Maddow on “Prequel” and the rise of the fascist movement in America
We have been here before, watching fascists rise. Hopefully we can do better at stopping them before the dying gets worse.
In France, workers build a castle from scratch the 13th century way
I am a sucker for folks using old tech to reproduce the past. This definitely fits the bill.
A Portrait of Tenochtitlan
Another, more ambitious project to remap the ancient Aztec capitol.
How Fanta Was Created for Nazi Germany
Funny, I remember the Fantanas were more ethnically diverse than Prussian Blue.
