What Was On Their iPod?
This is just the first in a series of looks at what songs were on iPods back in the day.
This is just the first in a series of looks at what songs were on iPods back in the day.
February 23, 2010
Thanks to all who participated in the last caption contest; here's another one to try on for size!
February 21, 2010
A question that we often hear at The History Bluff is, "Why do we say 'Bless you' after someone sneezes?" It's a good question but not entirely complete. The truth is that until recently people believed that sneezes - and farts - were the expulsion of evil spirits. Blessing someone was required in order to prevent the re-entry of the spirit(s).
February 19, 2010
A well-intentioned but peculiar style of cooking that dates to an era when Chinese Men were prohibited by law from bringing their wives to America.
February 17, 2010
Special thanks to a jury of impartial historians for selecting this contest's winner.
February 16, 2010
The following story is one that was quietly swept under the rug by the International Olympic Committee and world leaders who were still suffering from the Second World War. This is the story of the Oslo Biathlon Massacre.
February 15, 2010
The disease stoked heated discussion over the use of corporal punishment.
February 14, 2010
No one has ever shown the promise of dominance in the sport of skiing like Dan DiLeon, a Spanish skier who came from a family of skiers. His mother was from Switzerland and his father from Spain - both skied professionally. His pedigree and early accomplishments hinted at what could have been decades of international success, but his performances fell well short of what many predicted.
February 11, 2010
We understand the excitement that is currently surrounding these 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, but it is no excuse to randomly make up the history of a mountain in the area. Ann Curry of the Today Show incorrectly shared with viewers that Grouse Mountain is named such because a Blue Grouse was spotted on the mountain some time in the 19th century.
March 2, 2010