This Week in History: Dec. 18-24, 2023
This Week in Historyby Dianne Hermann“History is a vast early warning system.” Norman CousinsDec. 18-24, 2023
December 181839 - John Draper of New York City...
A Brief History of the American Insurrection – 250 Years Ago
In December 1773, three British ships, carrying tea from China, docked at Griffin’s Wharf in Boston. The crates of tea were sent to the...
This Week in History: Dec. 11-17, 2023
This Week in Historyby Dianne Hermann“History is a vast early warning system.” Norman CousinsDec. 11-17, 2023
December 111620 - One hundred two Mayflower pilgrims land...
This Week in History: Dec. 4-10, 2023
This Week in Historyby Dianne Hermann“History is a vast early warning system.” Norman CousinsDec. 4-10, 2023
December 41872 - The American merchant ship Mary Celeste...
This Week in History: Sept. 25-Oct. 1, 2023
This Week in Historyby Dianne Hermann“History is a vast early warning system.” Norman CousinsSept. 25-Oct. 1, 2023
September 251493 - Christopher Columbus sets sail with...
1973 Battle of the Sexes becomes 2023 Battle of the Genders
September 20th marks the 50th anniversary of the “Battle of the Sexes,” an epic tennis match between Bobby Riggs, age 55, and Billie Jean...
This Week in History: Sept. 18-24, 2023
This Week in Historyby Dianne Hermann“History is a vast early warning system.” Norman CousinsSept. 18-24, 2023
September 181793 - President George Washington lays the cornerstone...
This Week in History: Sept. 11-17, 2023
This Week in Historyby Dianne Hermann“History is a vast early warning system.” Norman CousinsSept. 11-17, 2023
September 11 (National Day of Service and Remembrance)1941 -...
This Week in History: Sept. 4-10, 2023
This Week in Historyby Dianne Hermann“History is a vast early warning system.” Norman CousinsSept. 4-10, 2023
September 41813 - The “Religious Remembrancer Christian Observer” is...
This Week in History: Aug 28-Aug 3, 2023
This Week in Historyby Dianne Hermann“History is a vast early warning system.” Norman CousinsAug 28-Aug 3, 2023
August 281830 - The first steam locomotive train...