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Film
fromtime.com
2 days ago

How D-Day: The Camera Soldier Preserves Important History Using Immersive Tech

A new documentary immerses viewers in D-Day through a soldier's footage, connecting past and present.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
3 days ago

OPINION: 130 years on, the Dreyfus affair still matters to France and the world

Alfred Dreyfus's wrongful conviction remains significant for France, symbolizing issues of antisemitism and the defense of democratic freedoms.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago

Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club bids farewell to Canarsie space ahead of Mill Basin move * Brooklyn Paper

This is it. Let me tell you a little history here. In July 1965, I had the pleasure of being 18 years old and sitting right there as we bought this building.
Brooklyn
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | May Day warning: Resisting attacks on workers' rights | amNewYork

May Day honors the enduring fight for workers' rights and celebrates the pivotal role of labor movements originating in Manhattan.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why Trump is talking about bringing Columbus Day 'back from the ashes'

Trump is advocating for the reinstate of Columbus Day amidst growing recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Unlocking the Secrets in Your Family History Can Be Overwhelming-or Empowering

Understanding family history can illuminate the impact of legacies like Ferguson v. Plessy on contemporary racial dynamics.
Reparative genealogy serves as a vital tool for reconnecting lost family histories and addressing historical injustices.
San Francisco
fromKqed
1 month ago

Encore: Great Redwood Trail Proposal Unearths Painful History for Indigenous Tribes | KQED

California plans a 300-mile rail-trail, potentially the longest in the U.S., but faces indigenous opposition over historical grievances.
San Francisco
fromKqed
2 months ago

Inheriting: Nicole and the Third World Liberation Front | KQED

The San Francisco State student strike led to the creation of the first college of ethnic studies, advocating for students of color.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 months ago

Inside France: Train blues, les ch'tis and the long shadow of war

France still uncovers unexploded WWII munitions, posing safety risks and showcasing the lasting impact of wartime history.
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

Henry III with David Carpenter - Medievalists.net

Henry III, often overshadowed by his father and son, was a steadfast monarch known for his piety and family values, yet faced significant challenges during his reign.
History
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fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Opinion: Donald Trump doesn't deserve to be celebrated on Presidents' Day

In stark contrast to previous observances, today's Presidents' Day feels marked by a sense of loss, overshadowed by the authoritarian inclinations of Donald Trump.
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