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Early Civilizations Had It All Figured Out A contrarian account of our prehistory argues that cities once flourished without rulers and rules—and still could.

Via: thomas • History & Sociology • 15 Comments • 3 years ago

This will be on my reading list.

The Great Resignation Is Accelerating

Via: hallux • History & Sociology • 7 Comments • 3 years ago

Did lead poisoning cause downfall of Roman Empire? The jury is still out.

Via: hallux • History & Sociology • 21 Comments • 3 years ago

This Little-Known Peruvian Civilization Built Pyramids as Old as Ancient Egypt's - HISTORY

Via: kavika • History & Sociology • 47 Comments • 3 years ago

Louisiana's Poverty Point Earthworks Show Early Native Americans Were 'Incredible Engineers' |Smart News | Smithsonian Magazine

Via: kavika • History & Sociology • 15 Comments • 3 years ago

History : The End ? Of The Slave Trade

By: john-russell • History & Sociology • 3 Comments • 3 years ago

Canada's Governor-General Mary Simon's Father - A Reason Why She Is Exceptional

By: buzz-of-the-orient • History & Sociology • 5 Comments • 3 years ago

This was an email sent to me by my brother - A long read, but worth it. Governor General Mary Simon's Father: Bob May; legend of the Eastern Arctic as Hudson Bay post manager --born in...

This Day In History

Via: john-russell • History & Sociology • 14 Comments • 3 years ago

Silent Sam and other Civil War monuments rose on race

Via: john-russell • History & Sociology • 2 Comments • 3 years ago

Statue of Canada residential schools architect toppled in Toronto

Via: hallux • History & Sociology • 8 Comments • 3 years ago

Good!

1619 - The Year That Changed America

Via: john-russell • History & Sociology • 50 Comments • 3 years ago

I am not going to suggest that this is a momentous article in terms of Newstalkers discussions, but I am posting it as a counterpoint to the constant drumbeat we get from two members in...

Which US presidents actually tried to benefit Native Americans? Here’s what history says.

Via: hallux • History & Sociology • 9 Comments • 3 years ago

Three presidents get some praise: John Quincy Adams, Calvin Coolidge and Richard Nixon

Inside Egypt's 3,000-year-old 'lost golden city'

Via: perrie-halpern • History & Sociology • 7 Comments • 3 years ago

Why The 1950's Were Not So Great - Why The South Must Prevail by William F Buckley

By: john-russell • History & Sociology • 209 Comments • 3 years ago

In August of 1957 William F Buckley of the conservative magazine The National Review wrote an article advocating for racial discrimination in voting rights. Why The South Must Prevail by...

The Four-Legged Marine Who Became a Korean War Hero - HISTORY

Via: kavika • History & Sociology • 7 Comments • 3 years ago

I live in Ocala, Florida the horse capital of the world. In Marion County, there are over 700 horse farms. Ocala International Airport has no commercial flights, it is dedicated to private planes...

A HISTORY LESSON IN PHOTOS

By: buzz-of-the-orient • History & Sociology • 62 Comments • 3 years ago

A HISTORY LESSON IN PHOTOS BUZZ NOTE: There were emailed to me by my brother. . A photo can be worth a thousand words, but historical photos...

Donald Trump voters are also my voters, says former KKK leader David Duke

Via: krishna • History & Sociology • 9 Comments • 4 years ago

Do You Ever Read Or Watch Shakespeare's plays ?

By: john-russell • History & Sociology • 9 Comments • 4 years ago

Although it's probably not true, it seems to me that the internet era has diminished the effect of people like Shakespeare, and other historical figures of literature, art, and music. Today...

Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, and Gen Z Explained

Via: tig • History & Sociology • 48 Comments • 4 years ago

Given this is an election year, it seems appropriate to consider the mix of the electorate in terms of generational characteristics. Currently the largest voting bloc generation is the Gen Y's...

Hiroshima at 75: bitter row persists over US decision to drop the bomb

Via: john-russell • History & Sociology • 17 Comments • 4 years ago

Seventy-five years after it dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima , the Enola Gay stands, restored and gleaming, as a museum exhibit close to Washington’s Dulles airport. It was not always so...

The World of Insanity 2020

By: msaubrey-aka-ahyoka • History & Sociology • 125 Comments • 4 years ago

The world is completely insane right now. Politics and the alleged agendas. The protests, BLM movement, riots, looting, hate.... The stupid ass arguments between people over it all is just nuts....

The Surprisingly Cool History of Ice | Mental Floss

Via: john-russell • History & Sociology • 23 Comments • 4 years ago

Francis Scott Key and the Third Stanza - Believe It Or Don't

By: john-russell • History & Sociology • 2 Comments • 4 years ago

https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xLYiytV8xW4/WGp_Q2Z5rMI/AAAAAAAAmrQ/hCgFuJ4MCiMZDfYhb65zzh8HhEdLBFxuQCLcB/s1600/banner.jpg - - - Third stanza of the star spangled banner And where is that...

These Things Were Considered Normal 100 Years Ago –

Via: john-russell • History & Sociology • 8 Comments • 4 years ago

www.history-a2z.com /these-things-were-considered-normal-100-years-ago/ These Things Were Considered Normal 100 Years Ago – History A2Z . For humans beings, evolution is the...

The Omega Man: A Prophetic Cautionary Tale

By: perrie-halpern • History & Sociology • 86 Comments • 4 years ago

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