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Category Archives: History
Commentary from a historian
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Eight ways the world could suddenly end
Thanks to Gordon G. This TED talk was about seven years ago. One of the predictions was about a pandemic!
Posted in Climate, Education, History, Science and Technology
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Salmon spawn in the upper Columbia after an 80-year hiatus
From Crosscut by Courtney Flatt Scientists from Colville Tribes and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife say this is an important first step to restoring a healthy population. For the first time in more than 80 years, salmon have spawned … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, environment, Essays, History, Nature, Social justice
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The Candy Bomber at age 98 reminds us of the importance of NATO
Posted in Government, History, War
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The Seattle Freeze – did you experience this?
Is it true? Are we unfriendly to newcomers in Seattle? There is a history of this over the past 100 years! I think that Skyline and other CCRCs have done well in bucking that trend. Check out Knute Berger’s video … Continue reading
U.S. mishandling of COVID echoes the 20th century eugenics movement
by Knute Berger in Crosscut Ed note: In addition to this captivating article, there seem to be a number of undercurrents allowing the pandemic to spread, a major one being the tension between saving older people vs. keeping businesses operating. … Continue reading
Posted in Aging Sites, Business, end of life, Essays, Health, History, Social justice
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Making things last
Thanks to Donna D.
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The history of Thanksgiving didn’t begin with the pilgrims
November 25, 2020 Heather Cox Richardson Nov 26 It doesn’t feel like much of a Thanksgiving this year. Lots of chairs are empty, either permanently, as we are now counting our coronavirus dead in the hundreds of thousands, or temporarily, … Continue reading
Alex Trebek, Longtime Host of ‘Jeopardy!,’ Dies at 80
By Katharine Q. Seelye At a restaurant several years ago, a stranger went up to Alex Trebek, the longtime host of “Jeopardy!” and as strangers often did, tried to stump him. “The American flag flies here 24 hours a day, every … Continue reading
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Waiting for the Interurban Statue in Fremont
A History Link Essay – posted in 2019 by Rita Cipalla. (Thanks to Ann M.) Richard Beyer: People Waiting for the Interurban, 1978 cast aluminum sculpture. A History Link Essay – posted in 2019 by Rita Cipalla On June 17, … Continue reading
Inventions by women
Thanks to Donna D! People don’t realize all the things that were invented by women. Here are just a few! 1. The Car Heater Margaret A. Wilcox, born in 1838, was one of the first women mechanical engineers. She is … Continue reading
Trump history lesson
Thanks Dorothy W!
A leader will lead and unite. A divider will stoke distrust and panic.
Ed note: Times have changed. What if Churchill hadn’t warned about the evils of Hitler and the planned invasion of England and said, “Well I didn’t want to cause panic!”
Durkan isn’t the first: The history of Seattle mayoral recalls
By Knute Berger in Crosscut Seattle Mayor Wes Uhlman speaks with reporters at Pike Place Market during an event celebrating the 69th annniversary of the market. (Seattle Municipal Archives) Despite numerous threats over the years, Seattle has only twice recalled a … Continue reading
News Summary
Helen Cox Richardson is a History Professor at Boston College and author of several books. She writes a free daily newsletter which encapsulates lots of facts and reads easily. Here’s last night’s posting. Please comment if you’d like to see … Continue reading
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The Met 360 project
Architect Richard Morris Hunt designed this majestic space in 1902. He never could have imagined that today the Museum’s main entry greets more than six million visitors a year. Now you can experience its Neoclassical grandeur in a way no … Continue reading
Art Garfunkel’s blind friend who inspired “Sound Of Silence” tells his story
Simon and Garfunkel’s “Sound Of Silence” is one of the best songs of all time and was inspired by Sanford “Sandy” Greenberg, Art Garfunkel roomate and best friend who lost his vision. Sanford released a moving new memoir named “Hello Darkness, My … Continue reading
HONORING A LIFE’S MISSION
By Debra Adams Simmons, HISTORY Executive Editor – National Geographic Thanks to Gordon G. for sending this in. President Lyndon B. Johnson summoned John Lewis to a private meeting in the Oval Office on the morning of August 6, 1965. … Continue reading
UW expert: Kraken are undefeatable; few who see the beast live to tell the tale
Lauren Poyer is an assistant teaching professor in Scandinavian studies. She teaches courses in Scandinavian mythology and Vikings in contemporary culture, among other topics, and she is well steeped in all kinds of Nordic and Icelandic lore. Lauren PoyerUniversity of Washington … Continue reading
Strange sightings in Seattle
Thanks to Mary M. for sending this Do you ever have the feeling that you are being watched when you walk in downtown Seattle? You are probably right. Hundreds of eyes peer out from buildings in the city observing your every step. … Continue reading
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