Historical

Ivy League Insulation
Nestled among a forest of red brick in the northwest corner of Harvard Yard is a triangular flash of blue. This bright anomaly is perched above the lone door of a little square building that shelters in the midst of all the more uniform, rectangular dormitories around it. That little square building is Holden Chapel, and for almost two hundred years it sheltered a dark piece of history within its walls.
By Caitlin Aston5 years ago in FYI
The Horses of Outlander
HORSES ARE PREDICTABLY UNPREDICTABLE Horses are BIG and, if you are not familiar with horses, they can be intimidating and seem unpredictable. The horses used in a TV series or a movie need to be appropriate for the nervous and inexperienced actor as well as for the actors who ride regularly. The horses also need to be well trained so that the professional stunt men and women can do what is required. Add to that, finding horses and tack that are historically correct...because there will always be that person watching who will say, "wait, they didn't have horses and tack like that back then!"
By Mary Chris Foxworthy5 years ago in FYI
The Origins Of Lesbian Literature.
Sappho was a woman-loving, passionate, defiant, heartbroken, lyrical poet. She set the path for lesbian artists openly sharing their love in their work. Being vulnerable is such a challenge, when LGBTQ+ artists have always been told to do the opposite, “keep it private.” Sappho did the opposite and not only has the legend of her talent lasted for thousands of years, but her influence has even altered the English language! Sappho’s work may also feel familiar to those who have, like myself, been in a long-distance relationship. Her poems cry out with the heartbreak in the unwilling parting between her girlfriend and herself. She even pleads to Aphrodite, the goddess of love, to see the woman she loves most again.
By Kasey Rae5 years ago in FYI
16 COOL THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT CHARIOTS
WHAT WERE CHARIOTS USED FOR? Contrary to popular belief, chariots were not just used for war and races. The chariot is a two-wheeled vehicle put to one or more horses. Chariots were used for ceremonies, funerals, general transportation, hunting and yes..... war and races.
By Mary Chris Foxworthy5 years ago in FYI
Eight sisters swimming together in the Atlantic
Somewhere on the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Africa (West of Morocco), eight beautiful sisters are found bathing in the Atlantic’s crisp waters. They lie there, peacefully, unaffected by what goes on in the world, enjoying their symbiotic relationship with the ocean that lovingly caresses their bodies. These beautiful pieces of land, each with her own unique personality and beautiful traits, are known as the Canary Islands.
By Natalia Perez Wahlberg5 years ago in FYI
A Fistful of Days
There is a widely used poem out there about remembering the days of the months. I can never remember it. Instead, my grandma taught me to make a fist. Allow me to explain.
By Michelle5 years ago in FYI
Did you know jaywalking is an urban design principle?
As my friend and I walked to his car from Cousins Deli and Lounge in Winnipeg, Man., the conversation turned to the act of jaywalking. For the uninformed, jaywalking means to cross or walk in the street or road unlawfully or without regard for approaching traffic—a favourite practice of mine.
By Rebecca Henderson5 years ago in FYI
Mother of Life, Goddess of Death
The Smithsonian Natural History Museum has long been one of my favorite places in the world. From a young age I remember happily spending hours there, wandering the halls and contemplating facts from displays.
By Sarah Gavin5 years ago in FYI
The Life and Times of Peanut Butter and Jelly
“For variety, some day try making little sandwiches, or bread fingers, of three very thin layers of bread and two of filling, one of peanut paste, whatever brand you prefer, and currant or crab apple jelly for the other. The combination is delicious, and as far as I know, original.”
By Steffy Bee5 years ago in FYI
The Ultimate Sacrifice of Captain Oates
“I am just going outside and I may be some time”. Those were the last recorded words of Captain Lawrence Oates, who stepped into a blizzard in Antarctica on 16th March 1912 and was never seen again. The recorder of those words was Captain Robert Falcon Scott, who kept a diary until shortly before his own death some two weeks later, also defeated in the attempt to survive the terrible conditions of the southern continent.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
Captain Morgan and an Unwise Pig Roast
Captain Henry Morgan was a notorious privateer and pirate during the 17th century. He suffered an unfortunate setback when a celebratory pig roast cost him a lot more than he had bargained for.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
That Time When Parents Mailed Their Kids
The unofficial “motto” of the United States Postal Service is, "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds." The words above, often considered to be the motto, are chiseled in gray granite over the entrance to the New York City Post Office on 8th Avenue. Although the Post Office isn't utilized as much as times past because of our current digital age, we continue to acknowledge the important role they play in our society. We count on them to deliver handwritten letters and cards. We expect the Postal Service to bring our dreaded utility bills or credit card statements, and stuff them in our mailbox. In fact, our culture places a great amount of trust in these mail carriers. About a century ago, a few people relied on the postal service so much, some even shipped their children through the mail.
By Bryan R..5 years ago in FYI