Herstory Herstory or hertory is history written from a feminist perspective, emphasizing the role of women, or told from a woman's point of view. It is a neologism coined in the late 1960s as part of a feminist critique of conventional historiography,[1] with the word "history" reinterpreted, using a false etymology, as "his story." (The word "history"—from the Ancient Greek ἱστορία, or historia, meaning "knowledge obtained by inquiry"—is etymologically unrelated to the possessive pronoun his.)[2] The herstory movement has spawned women-centered presses, such as Virago Press in 1973, which publishes fiction and non-fiction by noted women authors like Janet Frame and Sarah Dunant. Usage[edit] The Oxford English Dictionary credits Robin Morgan with coining the term in her 1970 book Sisterhood is Powerful. In 1976, Casey Miller and Kate Swift wrote in Words & Women, Criticism[edit] Books[edit] Recent books published on the topic include: See also[edit] References[edit]
History : The USA Buffalo Bill "In 1886, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show played to over one million people in New York city. It was one of the most elaborate shows on earth: there were cowboys and Indians, sharp shooters including the famed Annie Oakley, hundreds of horses, buffalo, elk and donkeys, and more than two hundred cast members, all moving about in a sweeping western landscape of mountains and plains. Soon after the show's stunning success in New York, it would go on to dazzle crowds in London, Paris, Rome and Barcelona, cementing the legend of the Wild West in the minds of people around the globe. Behind the extravaganza was one man -- a meager plainsman turned international celebrity and frontier hero, whose meteoric rise to fame was made possible only by his genius, and his hucksterism.
AOL Black Voices: African American & Black Culture Community History to Herstory FC81: Early voyages of Exploration (c.1400-1550) Introduction In 1400 A.D. Europeans probably knew less of the globe than they had during the Pax Romana. Europeans also had many misconceptions about the planet outside their home waters. Factors favoring Europe However, about this time, European explorers started to lead the way in global exploration, timidly hugging the coasts at first, but gradually getting bolder and striking out across the open seas. The rise of towns and trade along with the Crusades in the centuries preceding the age of exploration caused important changes in Europeans' mental outlook that would give them the incentive and confidence to launch voyages of exploration in three ways. Finally, towns and the money they generated helped lead to the Renaissance that changed Europeans' view of themselves and the world. Medieval religious fervor also played its part. However, Europe was also in a good position for discovering new routes to Asia. Maps also left a lot to be desired. Portugal and the East (c.1400-1498)
Beautycheck - social perception Do attractive people have any advantages? Are they treated better than less attractive? Is it important to look good on an application photo? According to our investigations the answer to these questions is yes. We could show that people are perceived more positively the more attractive they are. In order to examine this hypothesis we presented a range of different faces (unattractive, average attractive and attractive ones) to test subjects and asked to judge the person shown with respect to the following personality items: A selection of the faces that have been presented: Attractive female faces: Unattractive female faces: Attractive male faces: Unattractive male faces: All faces do not exist in reality. The results are alarmingly clear. home
A Brief History of the Internet An anecdotal history of the people and communities that brought about the Internet and the Web (Last updated 28 May 2014) A Brief History of the Internet by Walt Howe is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.Based on a work at www.walthowe.com. You can also read this history in a Belorussion translation by Bohdan Zograf and a Brazilian Portuguese translation by Valério Faras. The Internet was the result of some visionary thinking by people in the early 1960s who saw great potential value in allowing computers to share information on research and development in scientific and military fields. When the late Senator Ted Kennedy heard in 1968 that the pioneering Massachusetts company BBN had won the ARPA contract for an "interface message processor (IMP)," he sent a congratulatory telegram to BBN for their ecumenical spirit in winning the "interfaith message processor" contract. Who was the first to use the Internet?
Time Line 2: The Transatlantic through 1621 The Transatlantic through 1621 Foregrounds: Circumpolar Contacts, Controversies, Mysteries How and where does the human story begin in the Americas after the last Ice Age? Well-attested Native traditions older than the word Europe describe their own peoples’ Creation(s) here. Some Northeastern tribes say that Great Spirit (or sometimes, Glooskap) created human beings from the trees. Meanwhile, new generations and methods in the Western sciences (based in physical remains, high tech and DNA) have proven most fruitful where Native Americans are respected partners---from finding the important places to understanding the many dimensions of what they teach. This Time Line marks frontiers of the “Historic” period. Which side of the Atlantic built boats first, and skirted the edges of the Arctic to reach the far continent? There are claims of Minoan Linear A writing on a stone found in Massachusetts’ Assawompset Pond. (“Loose Threads,” NEARA Journal Summer 2001) 1400s 1500s 1520? 1600s 1605 Capt.
A Brief History of Water and Health Attachments( 3 files ): 3 image files Water is life – and life on earth is linked to water. Our existence is dependent on water, or the lack of it, in many ways, and one could say that our whole civilization is built on the use of water. This article examines the influence of water on public health throughout history. This article outlines the importance of water throughout history. special attention is paid to the first urbanization of ancient civilizations, particularly in ancient Greece and Rome (Vuorinen 2007). Content Table Early Systems and Innovations Modern humans (Homo sapiens) have dwelled on this earth for some 200 000 years, most of that time as hunter-gatherers and gradually growing in number. Archaeological and written sources concerning water and sanitation can, however, only be found from relatively recent times. Some 10 000 years ago, when people adopted an agrarian way of life, mankind established permanent settlements. Ancient Greece and Rome According to B.C. Figure 1.
Quick links to the history of English-speaking countries The History of English-Speaking Countries History is a fascinating subject - it really is! And reading about it is a great way of improving your English. On this page you'll find a few interesting links to some of the better history related sites. You can also do your own research through this rather nice search engine for English and history related things: Ancient British History - Suite101 The Celts Nice site about the Celts in Europe. Celtic Connections Directory of resources for history and cultures of the main Celtic groups in the British Isles. The Vikings in Britain The World of the Vikings. Blood of the Vikings British Library - Magna Carta Norman Conquest of England The Domesday Book A short account of the Domesday Book. Feudalism A brief introduction to the feudal system. The Crusades Extensive information and links to the history of the holy crusades. Scottish History Homepage - William Wallace Scotlands' First War of Independence Robin Hood Age of Chivalry The Hundred Years War (1337-1453) .
The Christmas Truce THE "Christmas truce" is a term used to describe a series of unofficial cessations of hostilities that occurred along the Western Front during Christmas 1914. World War One had been raging for several months but German and Allied soldiers stepped out of their trenches, shook hands and agreed a truce so the dead could be buried. The soldiers also used that truce to chat with one another and, some claim, even play a football match. THE assassination of heir to the Austrian throne, Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife in Sarajevo on June 29 1914 sparked a rapid sequence of events which led to the outbreak of World War One. In places the trenches were just yards apart and, as the soldiers realised that neither side was going to make any rapid victories or progress, the trenches became more fortified. The proximity of the enemies also allowed men to shout out to their opponents or stick up signs on wooden boards. The shouting between troops turned into something more during Christmas Eve.
The Dutch Tulip Bubble of 1637 The later part of the 20th century saw its share of odd financial bubbles. There was the real-estate bubble, the stock market bubbles, and the dot com bubble, just to name a few. In each instance of price inflation people paid exorbitant amounts for things that shouldn't have been worth anything like the going price. And each time people stood around afterwards and said “What were we thinking?” One has to believe that the same thought occurred to the Dutch in the 17th century when they settled down after their bout with tulipomania, wherein the humble tulip bulb began to sell for prices to make New York Realtors blanch. As much as the tulip is associated with Holland, it is not native there. Over the next several decades tulips became a fad among the rich of Holland, and prices began to mount. The height of the bubble was reached in the winter of 1636-37.
The CURTA Calculator Page (click here) Introducing the classic Curta Calculator poster for all Curta fans. This fabulous poster shows a detailed layout of the inner working of Curt Herzstark's amazing machine. The Curta Calculator poster is very suitable for framing and will make a wonderful gift to any Curta enthusiast. The poster measures 24 1/2" (62cm) in width and 16" (41cm) in height and is printed on high quality Strobe Gloss 100# cover paper. The Curta Calculator poster printed in the German words of the Great Master, Curt Herzstark. Introducing the classic Curta Calculator poster in German. The Curta German Calculator poster is very suitable for framing and will make a wonderful gift to any Curta enthusiast. Buyer Feedback! The poster arrived yesterday and it's terrific! Countries Sold To (so far) Click here Over 800 CURTA Owners and close to 1,000 Curtas! Last Update: November 2011 The CURTA Collectors and Registry Page is a list of people who collect/own/like CURTAs! Thanks to Prof. Curt Herzstark, OH 140.