Tag Archives: history

Economic Frustration – Then and Now

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

In a tough economy, it’s easy to forget that millions of Americans before our time have struggled as well. Cartoonist John T. McCutcheon’s comics show that high unemployment and turmoil in the stock market aren’t unique to this generation of … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Thomas Bodley 400 Years Later

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

Today marks the 400th anniversary of Thomas Bodley’s death.   Although his name is not as well known on this side of the Atlantic, Bodley’s contribution to research and learning has had lasting impacts in the English-speaking world for centuries. Though … Continue reading →

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Salamanca, Wellington’s Masterpiece

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

July 22, 2012 marks the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Salamanca. While Napoleon was in the midst of his Russian campaign, other generals were busy consolidating France’s position in Spain against a combined force of English, Portuguese, and Spanish … Continue reading →

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