September 2010 | History

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 09:32 AM PDT

Melvyn Bragg is to present a new history series for BBC Two retelling the story of life in Britain through film.

The three most important weeks in sports history

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 08:59 AM PDT

Before we mark the imminent anniversary of The Three Most Important Weeks in Sports History, let's examine that claim. It's a headline-desperate, search-engine-needy epithet that may or may not be true. But I challenge you to think of three weeks that were more important to sports than the 21 days from Oct. 1, 1975 to Oct. 22, 1975. Thirty-five years later, the world still feels the effects of ...

History a valuable lesson for Hancock instructor

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 11:16 PM PDT

Taking a history class at Hancock College 10 years ago changedMiguel Gamboa's life and now he's teaching the same class hoping toinspire his students.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

“Natural History Museum showcasing classic cars” plus 3 more

Natural History Museum showcasing classic cars
History, a Mild Aphrodisiac for Today
Lesson Comes To Life For Mission Valley History Students
Robinson seeks All Blacks history

Natural History Museum showcasing classic cars

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 07:08 PM PDT

Natural History Museum showcasing ancient autos: L.A.'s Natural History Museum will be opening it's collection of historic cars and motorcycles to the public on a limited basis, starting Friday. The 63 vehicles, which date to 1900, can be seen in...

History, a Mild Aphrodisiac for Today

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 06:24 PM PDT

Maureen Sebastian and Stephen Plunkett as a couple playing a couple in Carly Mensch's "Now Circa Then," at Ars Nova.

Lesson Comes To Life For Mission Valley History Students

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 04:33 PM PDT

History is often taught from the books. But one mission valley teacher is trying to bring his lessons to life. (VIDEO INCLUDED)

Robinson seeks All Blacks history

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 04:04 PM PDT

Andy Robinson believes the weight of history can propel his Scotland players to victory against the All Blacks at Murrayfield in November.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

“History matters at Lincoln Heights documentary premiere” plus 3 more

History matters at Lincoln Heights documentary premiere
History Buffs Get Living History Lesson
Cycling: History powering Cancellara's gold bid
Budding Gekkos Get Tips on Ponzis in ‘History of Greed’: Books

History matters at Lincoln Heights documentary premiere

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 05:37 PM PDT

September 25th, an entire community experienced a rites of passage ceremony when they watched "From the Quarters to Lincoln Heights." Mark Oliver's and James Langford's 'history lesson' became a coming of age party for all who attended.

History Buffs Get Living History Lesson

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 05:22 PM PDT

In honor of the 136th birthday of Ernestine Edmunds, the San Antonio Conservation Society opened up her homestead.

Cycling: History powering Cancellara's gold bid

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 05:14 PM PDT

GEELONG (Australia): Olympic time trial champion Fabian Cancellara has gone to extreme lengths to make sure his trip across the globe for cycling's World Road Race Championships is all worth it.

Budding Gekkos Get Tips on Ponzis in ‘History of Greed’: Books

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 04:30 PM PDT

David Sarna's "History of Greed" exposes the swinish side of finance. Will it also, like Gordon Gekko, inspire impressionable college kids to get up to no good?

Monday, September 27, 2010

“Alternative History of 'Soviet Occupation' All Completely Off the Wall” plus 3 more

Alternative History of 'Soviet Occupation' All Completely Off the Wall
Local First Nations history packed into manuscript
History of infamous spats between brothers
Pull up a stool at Kennedy School tonight for monthly History Pub

Alternative History of 'Soviet Occupation' All Completely Off the Wall

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 05:36 PM PDT

Modern-day Russia does not do anything to defend its version of history on the post-Soviet space. Such an approach can hardly be referred to as forward-looking. There are positive aspects to it , though .

Local First Nations history packed into manuscript

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 05:13 PM PDT

Stories — Joey Caro is relying on them to spread First Nations history and culture and to inspire more tales from other writers.

History of infamous spats between brothers

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 04:40 PM PDT

BROTHERLY rivalry is rife in many areas of literature, sport, music and comedy. Examples include:

Pull up a stool at Kennedy School tonight for monthly History Pub

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 12:51 PM PDT

History class was never this much fun. Since July 2009, McMenamin's Kennedy School, along with the Oregon Historical Society and the Holy Names Heritage Center, has hosted History Pub Monday, where locals can learn more about our state's past while kicking back with a beer and a burger.

Sunday, September 26, 2010

“History brought to life at Olivas Adobe in Ventura” plus 3 more

History brought to life at Olivas Adobe in Ventura
History, traditions
History of MI6 published
History Makers awards will honor Richmond leaders

History brought to life at Olivas Adobe in Ventura

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 06:46 PM PDT

In the 1800s, Rancho San Miguel was noted for its hospitality, always offering a meal and a place to rest for travelers passing through the region. That hospitality was on display Sunday at the third Living History Day at the Olivas Adobe in Ventura, as the ranch is known today.

History, traditions

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 10:24 AM PDT

Former marines of Russia's Baltic Fleet were insulted by the party, which officials and oligarchs had enjoyed on board Russia's legendary warship, the Aurora, the symbol of the Communist Revolution in Russia.

History of MI6 published

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 07:40 AM PDT

Sir John Scarlett, the former head of MI6 and Keith Jeffery, a Secret Service historian, give an insight into life at the SIS.

History Makers awards will honor Richmond leaders

Posted: 25 Sep 2010 09:05 PM PDT

Several local organizations and individuals will be honored next month for their contributions to the greater Richmond community. The sixth annual Richmond History Makers program of the Valentine Richmond History Center will recognize Anne Lane, Melba Gibbs, the Virginia Mentoring Partnership, HandsOn Greater Richmond and Minds Wide Open at a ...

Saturday, September 25, 2010

“Living History: President Wilson greets Mrs. Wells and the story of grain” plus 3 more

Living History: President Wilson greets Mrs. Wells and the story of grain
BEN BOVA: History comes to life in the hands of good writers
History of Greed: Book Excerpt
Genocide history classes at Miami Dade College teach future generations

Living History: President Wilson greets Mrs. Wells and the story of grain

Posted: 25 Sep 2010 03:30 PM PDT

Living History: President Wilson greets Mrs. Wells and the story of grain By ardis e. parshall The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Sep 25, 2010 06:29PM MDT The victorious European and American powers drafted the Treaty of Versailles to settle affairs at the end of World War I. This treaty also created the League of Nations. President Woodrow Wilson was a staunch supporter of the League of Nations; the ...

BEN BOVA: History comes to life in the hands of good writers

Posted: 25 Sep 2010 01:01 PM PDT

I was a college graduate before I realized that history really happened.

History of Greed: Book Excerpt

Posted: 25 Sep 2010 10:43 AM PDT

Read an excerpt from History of Greed: Financial Fraud from Tulip Mania to Bernie Madoff by David E. Y. Sarna.

Genocide history classes at Miami Dade College teach future generations

Posted: 24 Sep 2010 09:22 PM PDT

Budapest, Hungary. March 19, 1944. Nazis rolled into town. Peter Tarjan remembers because he was there. Touching on his own life experiences, Tarjan on Tuesday gave a history lesson to students in Miami-Dade College's newest course, the History of Genocide, at the college's Homestead campus.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

“History, fun on tap for Sandy Springs Festival” plus 3 more

History, fun on tap for Sandy Springs Festival
History Center Uncrates Items For 'Vatican Splendors' Exhibit
History Shows Denver Unlikely to Get Big Return for 'Melo
Living history farm seeks volunteers to help gather hay

History, fun on tap for Sandy Springs Festival

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 01:41 PM PDT

History, fun on tap for Sandy Springs Festival

History Center Uncrates Items For 'Vatican Splendors' Exhibit

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 01:34 PM PDT

The Senator John Heinz History Center hosted a special uncrating event Thursday to preview key objects from its upcoming international exhibition.

History Shows Denver Unlikely to Get Big Return for 'Melo

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 11:44 AM PDT

The big question is whether the Nets would have to give up one of their two big young players, Derrick Favors, for Anthony. If history is any judge, the answer is no. Teams acquiring the superstar resists doing that. In each of the cases below, good young players or draft picks went in the other direction but with few exceptions, those good young players were not top picks on their rookie ...

Living history farm seeks volunteers to help gather hay

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 09:58 AM PDT

CONWAY | The L.W. Paul Living History Farm will be gathering and stacking its first harvest of pea v

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Living history at LCCC

Posted: 22 Sep 2010 05:03 PM PDT

GODFREY — A living history festival spans the years of 1700 through 1840 this weekend at Lewis and Clark Community College.

The History of Borough Market

Posted: 22 Sep 2010 04:14 PM PDT

A talk exploring the rich history of Borough Market and the whole of the Borough and Bankside area. This talk and slide show looks at the changes that have taken place in Borough Market and the Borough and Bankside area over the years.

The History of D.C. on Fire

Posted: 22 Sep 2010 12:39 PM PDT

A new book gives the history of some of the largest fires in D.C. and D.C. Fire & EMS. Emergency medical services - United States - History - Crime - Calgary

History repeating

Posted: 22 Sep 2010 09:48 AM PDT

The extreme opposition to the building of the mosque near Ground Zero reflects the many instances in history of demonization and then wars over religion, politics and race at least since the Crusades over a thousand years ago.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

“Natural History Museum: No Longer History” plus 3 more

Natural History Museum: No Longer History
MI6: The History of the Secret Intelligence Service 1909-1949 - Book Preview
History up for grabs
History to be preserved

Natural History Museum: No Longer History

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 07:37 PM PDT

Unlike the fossils on its walls, the HSU Natural History Museum lives again. Last spring, HSU announced plans to move the museum's collection into storage and lease the building to a long-term tenant. Instead, the museum re-opened on Tues...

MI6: The History of the Secret Intelligence Service 1909-1949 - Book Preview

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 07:24 PM PDT

The most detailed and authoritative history of the first forty years of the Secret Intelligence Service, MI6, is published today by the London publishers, Bloomsbury, and in the USA by Penguin.

History up for grabs

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 06:47 PM PDT

A slice of Eden Park history is up for sale on Trade Me and is even attracting overseas interest.

History to be preserved

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 03:06 PM PDT

A LITTLE piece of Whittlesea's history is being preserved after developer Stockland stepped in to restore four bluestone buildings at Wollert.

Monday, September 20, 2010

“'History of America' good for a lighthearted chuckle” plus 3 more

'History of America' good for a lighthearted chuckle
History repeating
History of no-nos something to watch Monday
History will soon invite Tea Party guests again

'History of America' good for a lighthearted chuckle

Posted: 20 Sep 2010 11:38 AM PDT

What if you were to condense American history -- from the European discovery of the continent to the foibles of recent administrations -- into 90 minutes, and make it funny. Sunday's matinee audience was in stitches for the duration, and as one attendee pointed out the show would been even funnier with a full house adding volume to the laughter. The entire piece is acted by three players (and ...

History repeating

Posted: 20 Sep 2010 09:48 AM PDT

History of no-nos something to watch Monday

Posted: 20 Sep 2010 09:00 AM PDT

History of no-nos something to watch Monday

History will soon invite Tea Party guests again

Posted: 20 Sep 2010 03:52 AM PDT

It's one of the most famous events in American history: the December night in 1773 when Colonists protested a British tax by dumping three shiploads' worth of tea into Boston Harbor. But for years, tourists who came to visit the spot that helped spark the Revolutionary War had little more to see than a plaque. United States - Boston Tea Party - American Revolutionary War - Tea - Boston Harbor

Sunday, September 19, 2010

“History event to include talks on UMM, shipbuilding” plus 3 more

History event to include talks on UMM, shipbuilding
History, architecture highlight Tour of Homes
Cemetery History Walk
History-sheeter turned businessman hacked to death

History event to include talks on UMM, shipbuilding

Posted: 19 Sep 2010 03:33 PM PDT

The Machias Historical Society will hold its fourth annual History Symposium as a part of the University of Maine at Machias' 100th anniversary celebration during the Homecoming and Family …

History, architecture highlight Tour of Homes

Posted: 19 Sep 2010 01:49 PM PDT

The village came alive Saturday morning as dozens of people took to the streets in search of a bit of history and fun during the first Tour of Homes.

Cemetery History Walk

Posted: 19 Sep 2010 01:16 PM PDT

Mason City, IA-Mason City history is coming to life in an unlikely place. Actor Craig Bergan says, "this is more exciting than reading it in a book." Characters of the past are leading guests on a cemetery history walk.

History-sheeter turned businessman hacked to death

Posted: 19 Sep 2010 08:48 AM PDT

Chennai, Sep 19 : A 38-year-old history-sheeter, who had left the criminal activities and was running a real-estate business, was hacked to death by a four-member-gang in front of his house at suburban Pallikaranai today.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

“History survives Edgeworth fire” plus 3 more

History survives Edgeworth fire
Cemetery History Walk
History tell us that the season starts in Lubbock
‘History of the Batavia Fire Department’

History survives Edgeworth fire

Posted: 18 Sep 2010 07:35 PM PDT

EDGEWORTH — History is fireproof. Houses burn, their wood-framed walls and ceilings yield before flame and water and the fireman's ax, but their stories endure, persisting through the heat with unbreakable resolve.

Cemetery History Walk

Posted: 18 Sep 2010 04:31 PM PDT

History tell us that the season starts in Lubbock

Posted: 18 Sep 2010 05:40 AM PDT

History tell us that the season starts in Lubbock

‘History of the Batavia Fire Department’

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 10:50 PM PDT

BATAVIA – The public is invited to attend the Batavia Historical Society program, "History of the Batavia Fire Department," at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Batavia East Side fire station, 800 E. Wilson St.

Friday, September 17, 2010

“‘History makers’ visit SLC students” plus 3 more

‘History makers’ visit SLC students
History Great Battles Medieval Gets a New Partner and an October UK Release Date
History and happy hour make a great combination in Columbia, SC
History on Devonport's side

‘History makers’ visit SLC students

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 07:14 PM PDT

'History makers' visit SLC students By Rosemary Winters The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Sep 17, 2010 08:08PM MDT The Rev. France Davis, 63, walked with Martin Luther King Jr. in 1965 from Selma to Montgomery, Ala., to demand voting rights for African-Americans. He later helped to make King's birthday a Utah state holiday. Emma Houston, 54, was one of the first members of her family to graduate ...

History Great Battles Medieval Gets a New Partner and an October UK Release Date

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 11:03 AM PDT

History -- Great Battles Medieval (PS3) 'These are my battlefields. And I will fight for my men, for my king and for my country."

History and happy hour make a great combination in Columbia, SC

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 08:50 AM PDT

What do you get when you mix history with happy hour Fun The Historic Columbia Foundation in Columbia is beginning its Happy Hour History tours of Main Street Friday, September 17, 2010. Tour hours are 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. and will be held weekly until October 22.The guided tours begin at the State House and travel down Main Street stopping at various historic sights that offer insight into the...

History on Devonport's side

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 08:15 AM PDT

HISTORY has a role to play in today's Tasmanian State League grand final according to former Devonport premiership captain Ricky Brown.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

“Pictorial history” plus 3 more

Pictorial history
History repeating
Why History Matters: Historians Remap the World
Vikings bring history to life

Pictorial history

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 11:59 AM PDT

CLARKSVILLE — The colorful history of Clarksville and Red River County is compiled in a new book, now on sale at bookstores across the area. The book titled "Images of America — Clarksville and Red River County" was developed from a collection of old photographs, some that date back to the 1830s.

History repeating

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 11:18 AM PDT

Why History Matters: Historians Remap the World

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 07:41 AM PDT

Do we need our history to be global? Work, leisure, war and peace, these are some of the themes that historians are now mapping on to a global past. Along the way they are changing the ways in which we see and map our own world, and ourselves. Today historians from the US and the UK talk about how they approach the past globally, and then share their stories about our round world.

Vikings bring history to life

Posted: 16 Sep 2010 07:24 AM PDT

HISTORY came alive this weekend with a host of events arranged to celebrate the area's heritage.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

“History made in N.Y. primary elections” plus 3 more

History made in N.Y. primary elections
GLBT History Month: 31 Days, 31 Icons
History built brick by brick
History of coins topic of discussion

History made in N.Y. primary elections

Posted: 15 Sep 2010 03:55 PM PDT

History was made in New York's primary election. And is Doug Hoffman ready to throw in the towel? A recap of the primary election in the Empire State.

GLBT History Month: 31 Days, 31 Icons

Posted: 15 Sep 2010 10:53 AM PDT

October is history month for the GLBT. Each year they celebrate it's 31 days by recognizing an icon each day. LGBT - Religion and Spirituality - Christianity - Shopping - Washington DC

History built brick by brick

Posted: 15 Sep 2010 09:58 AM PDT

It was supposed to be a lecture on the history of the Cooksville Brickyard, the wide stretch of land at Mavis Rd. and Dundas St. where generations of Italian labourers churned out mud bricks and built the community of Cooksville.

History of coins topic of discussion

Posted: 15 Sep 2010 09:38 AM PDT

CARTERET — The Carteret Public Library will host guest speaker Owen Ravino who will talk about the development and history of coins. The presentation is planned for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 at the library, 100 Cooke Ave., Carteret.