Posts tagged history

On this day in history, the English language changed forever.  There are few historical figures as universally known, praised and emulated as the enigmatic William …

Now that it is getting warmer, there are going to be a lot of little creatures running around. Though many people find insects annoying or …

The ETSU Sherrod Library hosted a Rare Collections event on March 6 and 7. The exhibits included a variety of items such as rare books, …

On this day in history, communication changed forever.  While working in Boston at the Pemberton Avenue School for the Deaf, Alexander Graham Bell became obsessed …

On this day in history, science was silenced.  In the eyes of the Roman Inquisition, heliocentricity was a foreign and dangerous concept that undermined God’s …

As we know, numerous folklore tales and traditions heard in the Appalachian Mountains come from the native peoples. Today, we’re going to discuss the rich …

Appalachia is rich in its folklore. So rich, in fact, that in 1969, John Rice Irwin founded The Museum of Appalachia. This museum has authentic …

Cats have a long and revered history, with some of the most notable examples in ancient Egypt, where they were worshiped. Cats have even been …

On this day in history, a traitor fell on his own sword.  Julius Caesar is one of the most infamous figures in history, lauded by …

During the American Civil War, empty fields along the East Coast became a bloody battleground where the North and South clashed. It is estimated that …