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Niobe wrote a new post 2 years, 2 months ago
Portrait of Maria Amalie Auguste of Saxony in Polish costume.
There are a few decades out of every century where the preference for “big hair” is unilaterally embraced. Though more recent styles like the […]
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Niobe started the topic Hans Christian Andersen Was A Dickens Fanboy in the forum Art & Cultural History 2 years, 3 months ago
Charles Dickens bumped into Danish writer, Hans Christian Andersen, at a party in the summer of 1847. Andersen was thrilled at meeting his hero, and Dickens’ quintessential British politeness was interpreted as mutual admiration and friendship.
Andersen would begin sending Dickens fan mail (packages of books, letters, etc) for the next nine…[Read more]
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Niobe wrote a new post 2 years, 4 months ago
Crimson (Kermes)
Crimson red was another blood red pigment used since ancient times, harvested from the dried insect, Kermes vermilio. Crushing the scale beetles would result in a rich orangey-red stain; […]
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The Middle Ages 2 years, 4 months agoEpic demonstration of the flexibility of later plate armor… look at the range of motion in those sabatons!
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Niobe replied to the topic Was George Washington a Great Tactician? in the forum American History 2 years, 4 months ago
George Washington’s presence on the battle field was often linked to the Continental Army being very much on the loosing side. This may have been mere coincidence. Washington was most notably a uniting and inspiring leader – but perhaps he was not always the best tactician. Luckily he had a circle of trusted friends and advisors to help steer…[Read more]
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I would think so! Scandinavian invasions (Vikings) had a huge impact on the history of this era. 😊 -
Niobe wrote a new post 2 years, 5 months ago
On the farthest edge of color waves visible to humans, there is red.
It evokes a range of complex meanings and ideas: love, anger, risk all come to mind upon glimpsing it. Over the course of history, it’s […]
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Art History 2 years, 5 months agoThe Derby Day by William Powell Frith (1856-1858) – such a popular painting in its day that a rail was needed to hold back the crowds who came to see it. -
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The Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815) 2 years, 5 months agoThe Cult of Napoleonic worship began at the Emperor’s death in 1821, reaching it’s height during the 1840’s. The reverence for Napoleon greatly impacted German literature, where pieces of writing devoted to his glory became their own genre. -
Niobe replied to the topic Greatest Mounted Warriors of All Time in the forum General History 2 years, 6 months ago
I’m researching some info about the Mongolian horsemen and the spread of the empire in the 13th century and its a bit astounding to read account of how a few men on horseback, armed with bow and arrow could defeat armies that greatly outnumbered them. Definitely in the top 10.
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Niobe wrote a new post 2 years, 6 months ago
When William Penn first settled in America, his primary task was to establish a peaceful rapport with the Lenape people native to the land. As part of their agreement of friendship, a precious belt of wampum […]
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Interesting article. I was under the impression that beads in various colors were also made from small bones and stones for Wampum. Learned something new today.
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Niobe started the topic Greatest Mounted Warriors of All Time in the forum General History 2 years, 10 months ago
(We need an option to create polls…)
I’ve written a couple pieces on different types of cavalry in thr last few months (Medieval heavy cavalry, the Plains Tribes of the Western U.S., etc). Who was the greatest cavalry force in all history – and why do you think they were the best (i.e. horsemanship, weaponry, tactics, etc)?
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Niobe changed their profile picture 2 years, 11 months ago
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Niobe earned the tool/weapon Parrying Dagger 2 years, 11 months ago
Date: ca. 1580
German, Saxon
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Niobe replied to the topic Gift Lists for History Buffs in the forum The Coffee House 3 years ago
Here’s a photo of the gift certificate for the Gettysburg tour:
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Niobe replied to the topic Gift Lists for History Buffs in the forum The Coffee House 3 years ago
Sometimes the best gifts are the ones that are experiences, as much as books are fun to receive, it helps illuminate a chapter in history to see the key sights and experience it for yourself.
Last year, I booked a tour of Gettysburg with a favorite podcast host and gave it as a gift to all the guys in my family. (I got to go as well, which made…[Read more]
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Another good article, Niobe.
My wife found this to be very interesting as did I. Keep them coming Niobe.