June 2010 | History

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 07:58 AM PDT

The man accused of killing two Tampa police officers has a history of arrests dating back to at least 2003, records show.

Glenrothes history in the making

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 04:51 AM PDT

A LITTLE bit of history was made when Glenrothes and Area Heritage Centre was formally launched. (30/06/2010 12:42:06)

History of Route 66 in California examined

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:28 AM PDT

NEEDLES - Establishing a big picture history of Route 66 was the focus of a public meeting June 17 at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant.

History-making: Gamecocks win national title

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 09:58 PM PDT

Whit Merrifield delivered the biggest hit in the history of South Carolina baseball Tuesday night in the final College World Series game at Rosenblatt Stadium, a sharp single to right-field, a hit that delivered a 2-1 win over UCLA and the programs first NCAA championship.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

“History against Manchin pick for Sen. Byrds seat” plus 3 more

History against Manchin pick for Sen. Byrds seat
History of the Korean War
Framingham History Center website honored
History museum puts a brave face on new show

History against Manchin pick for Sen. Byrds seat

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 08:37 PM PDT

Gov. Joe Manchins eventual choice to succeed the late Sen. Robert C. Byrd will have a tough time staying in office, if West Virginias history is any guide.

History of the Korean War

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 12:51 PM PDT

This weekend marks the 60th Anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War. Let's look back at the history of that conflict and Australia's involvement in it.

Framingham History Center website honored

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 11:41 AM PDT

The Framingham History Center has won the Judges Choice Award in the best website category from the New England Museum Association.

History museum puts a brave face on new show

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 10:37 AM PDT

The National Museum of History has recently mounted several notable exhibitions on Chinas history.

Monday, June 28, 2010

“History beckons for Japan and Paraguay” plus 3 more

History beckons for Japan and Paraguay
WC History Museum hosts Wedding dress fashion show
Port Credit history explored
History collection dedicated to longtime librarian

History beckons for Japan and Paraguay

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 07:51 PM PDT

PRETORIA: Japan and Paraguay stand on the brink of history ahead of their second round clash at Loftus Versfeld Stadium here today.

WC History Museum hosts Wedding dress fashion show

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 05:44 PM PDT

MONMOUTH The Grande Gallery was the scene of the History Museum's "Wedding Gowns through the Ages" show Saturday afternoon, which featured gowns from 1876 to 1998.

Port Credit history explored

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 05:13 PM PDT

The rich and storied history of Port Credit comes alive with a new exhibit opening Saturday (July 3) at Bradley Museum.

History collection dedicated to longtime librarian

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 04:00 PM PDT

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | During her 40 years as head librarian of theChicago Heights Public Library, Barbara Paul worked hard to gatherand preserve the city's history.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

“History Explains Europe's Timid Response to Crisis” plus 3 more

History Explains Europe's Timid Response to Crisis
History and geography 'diminishing' in schools, says head
Marco History Museum opens with Florida cowboy photography
History lovers revere past heroes at Millville's Wood Mansion

History Explains Europe's Timid Response to Crisis

Posted: 27 Jun 2010 05:49 PM PDT

The swift and decisive U.S. response to the financial crisis and deep recession should be a model for other large developed economies. Yet Europe, which is now facing sovereign debt and banking problems and a slowdown in growth, seems reluctant to follow America's lead. The United States emerged from its 2008 economic cataclysm with relative speed because policymakers learned from history ...

History and geography 'diminishing' in schools, says head

Posted: 27 Jun 2010 04:39 PM PDT

Subjects such as English, history and geography are being marginalised as schools ditch academic rigour in favour of "accessibility", according to a leading headmistress.

Marco History Museum opens with Florida cowboy photography

Posted: 27 Jun 2010 02:21 PM PDT

The new Marco Island History Museum has opened for business, with its first exhibit now on display.

History lovers revere past heroes at Millville's Wood Mansion

Posted: 27 Jun 2010 01:43 PM PDT

MILLVILLE The Holly City wants to move ahead, fueled hopefully by an upcoming economic recovery, and armed with the lessons of modern recession.But all the while, history buffs here are reminding us to appreciate a vibrant and even a...

Saturday, June 26, 2010

“Is history dead?” plus 3 more

Is history dead?
History repeated
History Bowl presents insight into city's past
History on display between Dodgers, Yankees

Is history dead?

Posted: 26 Jun 2010 01:57 PM PDT

Nobody seems to appreciate history as a valuable asset in India. Working for a for-profit educational institution, I recently interacted with school children and their teachers, and to my horror discovered that history was the "boringest of all subjects."

History repeated

Posted: 26 Jun 2010 01:56 PM PDT

There is a widespread consensus that Afghanistan is a country where God is an absentee landlord. The country's travails through history, as a pawn in the great imperial game is well documented, by authors far more gifted than Abdul Salam Zaeef.

History Bowl presents insight into city's past

Posted: 26 Jun 2010 12:55 PM PDT

Entering the New Bern 300 th Celebration History Bowl was akin to adding an extra class for the student team from West Craven High School. They took the challenge seriously and came prepared for the semi-finals Saturday morning at Craven Community College.

History on display between Dodgers, Yankees

Posted: 26 Jun 2010 01:06 AM PDT

History was the most prominent feature at Dodger Stadium on Friday night.

Friday, June 25, 2010

“Tri-City history to be on display this weekend” plus 3 more

Tri-City history to be on display this weekend
History buffs share 'taste' of old west
History Of Coinage In The U.S.
History Detectives includes visit to Kalona

Tri-City history to be on display this weekend

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 01:35 PM PDT

COLOMA - The history of the Coloma, Watervliet and Hartford area will be on display Saturday for the first Tri-City Heritage Tour.

History buffs share 'taste' of old west

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 12:04 PM PDT

Think of the "old west" and the mind will likely conjures up images of gunfights and saloons. But one area group dedicated to the history of that period gave folks another image to chew on.

History Of Coinage In The U.S.

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 09:55 AM PDT

From the barter system to commemorative coins, we look at the history of U.S. money.

History Detectives includes visit to Kalona

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 06:58 AM PDT

A Public Television viewer of History Detectives inherited a cane she believes belonged to her great-great grandfather, Henry Clay Dean, famous for his protests against the Civil War. A bronze or copper snake coils elegantly at the top of the striking cane.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

“First history, now recovery. Tennis marathon men need to refuel, recoup: experts” plus 3 more

First history, now recovery. Tennis marathon men need to refuel, recoup: experts
Vt. History Expo makes a comeback
Racing history celebrated at River City Mall Saturday
History of Northumberland Plate

First history, now recovery. Tennis marathon men need to refuel, recoup: experts

Posted: 24 Jun 2010 03:13 PM PDT

The longest tennis match in history may be in the books, but for American John Isner and Nicolas Mahut of France the recovery has just begun. The two players competed in a court battle for the ages at Wimbledon in a match that spanned more than three days and 11 hours.

Vt. History Expo makes a comeback

Posted: 24 Jun 2010 02:56 PM PDT

The Vermont History Expo is back this weekend after a two year break. Here's a preview of what to expect.

Racing history celebrated at River City Mall Saturday

Posted: 24 Jun 2010 12:30 PM PDT

Keokuks auto racing history was on display at River City Mall Saturday. Race fans young and old flocked to the mall for the third Keokuk Racers Reunion. Cars were exhibited inside and outside of the mall. Store fronts featured numerous pictures and memorabilia representing the drivers.

History of Northumberland Plate

Posted: 24 Jun 2010 12:24 PM PDT

We take a look at the history of the Northumberland Plate Festival which takes place over the next few days.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

“History hampers Warriors” plus 3 more

History hampers Warriors
Sunscreen: A History
Longest tennis match in history between John Isner and Nicholas Mahut suspended at Wimbledon
Virginia History Teachers Visit Staunton Cemetery

History hampers Warriors

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 06:27 PM PDT

The Warriors will be battling history when they tackle the Sydney Roosters in the cold of Christchurch on Sunday.

Sunscreen: A History

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 04:01 PM PDT

The history of sunscreen, from 1938 to the present.

Longest tennis match in history between John Isner and Nicholas Mahut suspended at Wimbledon

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 03:58 PM PDT

The longest game in tennis history has come to a stop -- for now. John Isner of Tampa, Fla. and Nicolas Mahut of France, who have been battling it out on the lawns at Wimbledown for over two days, will resume their epic match again Thursday.

Virginia History Teachers Visit Staunton Cemetery

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 01:58 PM PDT

A group of history teachers from across Virginia are taking part in a one-week institute with the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

“History Talk” plus 3 more

History Talk
Gifted and Talented - History - Causal Reasoning
Racing history celebrated at River City Mall Saturday
History lectures by Ambeth Ocampo

History Talk

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 05:12 PM PDT

A history talk with Donald Kenrick, Jake Bowers and Marc Willers.

Gifted and Talented - History - Causal Reasoning

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 01:16 PM PDT

A Year 9 history class look into the causes of World War I. In this programme, an innovative causal reasoning model that stretches all pupils is applied to the complexity of causes of WWI. Casual reasoning is a key conceptual skill in history.

Racing history celebrated at River City Mall Saturday

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 12:11 PM PDT

History lectures by Ambeth Ocampo

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 08:49 AM PDT

THE AYALA MUSEUM in Makati will launch a new education program, "History Comes Alive with Ambeth Ocampo," from June until September.

Monday, June 21, 2010

“SPECIAL HISTORY SECTION: A Piece of the past” plus 3 more

SPECIAL HISTORY SECTION: A Piece of the past
Racing history celebrated at River City Mall Saturday
Elma History Meets Antique Automobiles at Village Green
'History Detectives' on OPB uncovers facts, connections between artifacts

SPECIAL HISTORY SECTION: A Piece of the past

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 04:03 PM PDT

Click here to visit the Time Piece site History surrounds us in Southeastern Massachusetts. Youll find it along Bay Road where George Washington stopped for food and rest at the Benjamin Williams Tavern while negotiating for cannon balls at the old Perry Foundry and where the militia marched from Taunton and Norton through Easton on their way to join the fight for independence.� You can ...

Racing history celebrated at River City Mall Saturday

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 01:08 PM PDT

Elma History Meets Antique Automobiles at Village Green

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 11:57 AM PDT

A whole lot of history will be visible this Sunday in Elma when an antique car club unites with the Elma Historical Society to put on a day of events.

'History Detectives' on OPB uncovers facts, connections between artifacts

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 09:47 AM PDT

For those who think 'Antiques Roadshow' doesn't go far enough, Oregon Public Broadcasting brings you a show of its own, 'History Detectives.'

Sunday, June 20, 2010

“Residents celebrate rich black history” plus 3 more

Residents celebrate rich black history
History does repeat
History questions sought
History Comes Alive all summer

Residents celebrate rich black history

Posted: 20 Jun 2010 10:32 PM PDT

The history of blacks in the U.S. isnt just a section of a history textbook to Conroe resident Jimmy Johnson. Its something that should be remembered, learned from and celebrated.

History does repeat

Posted: 20 Jun 2010 11:31 AM PDT

SAME clubs, same ground, same total, same result. Who says, other than Split Endz, that history never repeats?

History questions sought

Posted: 20 Jun 2010 07:37 AM PDT

Are you a history buff? Do you know any trivia about the history of Crisp, Dooly or Wilcox counties or any city in those counties?

History Comes Alive all summer

Posted: 20 Jun 2010 06:04 AM PDT

The performance schedule has been released for History Comes Alive, a 60-day run of historic re-enactments, musical performances and plays this summer that is intended to build on the estimated 2.3 million people who visited Springfield for the 2009 bicentennial celebration of Abraham Lincolns birth.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

“After Making History, Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation Waits Out the Big Waves to Showcase Its Ground-Breaking ...” plus 3 more

After Making History, Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation Waits Out the Big Waves to Showcase Its Ground-Breaking ...
A history of Krakow for everyone, a book review
Bastrop: History and fun within spitting distance of Austin
Elma History Meets Antique Automobiles at Village Green

After Making History, Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation Waits Out the Big Waves to Showcase Its Ground-Breaking ...

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 07:07 PM PDT

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation will make history again when day 2 of the 2010 Sponsor Me Ala Moana Bowls Contest resumes early next week.

A history of Krakow for everyone, a book review

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 02:02 PM PDT

It is hard to read about the history of the city if there are many details provided. The book that I would like to recommend provides historical facts together with legends and interesting stories on Krakow. It is fun reading it and the book is available in English.

Bastrop: History and fun within spitting distance of Austin

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 10:43 AM PDT

Bastrop: History and fun within spitting distance of Austin

Elma History Meets Antique Automobiles at Village Green

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 06:12 AM PDT

A whole lot of history will be visible this Sunday in Elma when an antique car club unites with the Elma Historical Society to put on a day of events.

Friday, June 18, 2010

“Issaquah History Museums offers weekend hikes” plus 3 more

Issaquah History Museums offers weekend hikes
SPECIAL HISTORY SECTION: A Piece of the past
Art, history merge at Eagan Art Festival
History

Issaquah History Museums offers weekend hikes

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 05:38 PM PDT

NEW 5:30 p.m. June 18, 2010 Hike through history this weekend on Issaquah History Museums hikes. Museums Director Erica Maniez will lead a Saturday walk, and museums volunteer Steve Grate will lead Saturday and Sunday hikes. Grate will lead a Saturday hike to the Grand Ridge mine site, and another hike Sunday to the [...]

SPECIAL HISTORY SECTION: A Piece of the past

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 12:44 PM PDT

Art, history merge at Eagan Art Festival

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 08:05 AM PDT

Festival June 26-27 adds history-themed activities as nod to Eagans 150th birthday by Andrew Miller Thisweek Newspapers This years Eagan Art Festival is getting in on the city of Eagans 150th anniversary celebration with a host of history-themed entertainment and art activities. A Civil War-era music/acting duo, art demos celebrating American heritage such as spinning and weaving, and a ...

History

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 12:23 AM PDT

HISTORY

Thursday, June 17, 2010

“History of Video Calls: From Fantasy to Flops to Facetime” plus 3 more

History of Video Calls: From Fantasy to Flops to Facetime
History favors Texas judge facing possible removal
History of workplace problems plagued Boulder Stove shooter
History Teacher (Full-Time)

History of Video Calls: From Fantasy to Flops to Facetime

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 04:13 PM PDT

A visual history of the science and sci-fi of phone calls you can see. (And, no, it didn't start with The Jetsons.)

History favors Texas judge facing possible removal

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 03:41 PM PDT

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - An embattled Texas appeals judge may have history on her side when she appears before a state disciplinary panel. Judge Sharon Keller will answer charges Friday that she denied a death row inmate the chance to file a last-minute appeal hours before his 2007 execution.

History of workplace problems plagued Boulder Stove shooter

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 03:36 PM PDT

BOULDER - A man with a history of workplace confrontations and dissatisfactions spent his final moments in one final confrontation with the couple who owned the business where he worked.

History Teacher (Full-Time)

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 02:16 PM PDT

This position is based at the Lower School in Richmond Park. The successful candidate will have responsibility for teaching History across all year groups from Year 7 up to GCSE in Year 11. We would like this to be a full time role although the teaching of History only merits a 0.8 timetable.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

“Baseball History Made Tonight!” plus 3 more

Baseball History Made Tonight!
History, Past and Present
History that hurts sits on stunned Spain
History in an Hour brings World Cup to iPhone

Baseball History Made Tonight!

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 07:06 PM PDT

Baseball history has been made tonight.� Alex Rodriguez returned to the Yankees lineup, for the first time since injuring his hip and groin.� I wonder if he knew he'd be making baseball history tonight? Jamie Moyer entered tonight coming off of a brutal outing against the Boston Red Sox.� I wonder if he knew he'd be making baseball history tonight? In the bottom of the second inning, down 6-0, A ...

History, Past and Present

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 03:04 PM PDT

Delta Spirits just-released History From Below builds itself on two towering tent-post songs. Bushwick Blues hurtles itself headlong through its beautiful and breathless 3:42 run time, while Golden State is a soulful gem of a road song that sums up the San Diego bands journey so far.

History that hurts sits on stunned Spain

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 02:52 PM PDT

No country has ever won the World Cup after losing the first match. That is the negative weight of history which sits now on the shoulders of Spain after their upset at the hands of Switzerland. Forget about the roar of the vuvuzelas, lets hear cheers for the tinkle of Swiss cow bells.

History in an Hour brings World Cup to iPhone

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 12:42 PM PDT

iPhone developer Collca in association with History in An Hour has introduced The World Cup In An Hour for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The World Cup In An Hour is targeted at commuters, students and the curious who want to learn the facts and context about the World Cup but dont have the time.