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Underground
Well, this really is a challenge. What I mean by opening with that line is, I had to choose a particular historical era to return to and then add to it my own idea of an occupation. I decided that I did not want to flit ahead to some future that I could not imagine without adding all the clichés of science-fiction. To head backwards required me to be honest about history and the circumstances that would guide my life. It would have to be something believable and real enough to tell a fantastic story.
By Kendall Defoe 3 years ago in History
Historical Accomplishments: Three African Americans
With the celebration of Juneteenth this year I felt it was appropriate to celebrate three African Americans that went beyond the boundaries and accomplished feats that helped pave the future for other African Americans to break the boudaries of segregation, racism, and oppression.
By Rick Henry Christopher 3 years ago in History
The Mysterious Life of Teresa Ann Savoy. Created with: OG Collection.
It is undeniable that the women who graced the covers and pages of magazines including Penthouse and Playboy brought to their publishers the lavish incomes that made figures like Hugh Hefner household names. Despite this impact many of these women do not have substantial biographies that are publicly available, a lack of celebrity that is striking when compared to the prevalence of their image in the public sphere. This lack of fame was purposeful for some, as many women chose to use aliases when published, or disappointing to others who were promised careers as actors or models following their pictorial.
By OG Collection 3 years ago in History
Would I have met Monet
What if I was born in the USA in the 1890's. Marriage would not have been a necessity, but it would have been expected. I would have taken French in the American schools. Art and writing hobbies for girls, would have been accepted. A trip to France -would have been seen as an educational venture. To broaden my perspective of the world. But when I chose to remain in Paris, my family would have shown some concern.
By Antoinette L Brey3 years ago in History
American Youth in the Venceremos Brigade. Content Warning.
In the late 1960s members of the Students for a Democratic Society founded the Venceremos Brigade with assistance from Cuban officials. The SDS formed the Brigade to show solidarity between the American left and the Cuban Revolution. Its main purpose was to challenge the United States government’s policies towards Cuba, especially the embargo emplaced after the 1953 revolution. This played out at a time when the Soviet Union was competing with China for who would be the locus of authority for the Communistic world. (1) The loss of the Soviet Union’s prestige as the world’s “vanguard of international socialism, decolonization, and the struggle for the emancipation of nations under Western imperialism” was due to the rise of the People’s Republic of China. (2) However, with the success of the Cuban Revolution came a new challenger to the title. It was due to Cuba’s success in stopping United States intervention that drew many Socialists to their cause. Many of these socialists came from the United States. It is by looking at diaries and interviews from the earliest American activists transported to Cuba that we will judge how effective they were as revolutionary instruments in Cuba. We will also look at how their pride, prejudice, and ignorance affected their group dynamics.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in History
Introducing the History Community
Dear history enthusiasts, it is with great excitement that we introduce the History community on Vocal. Here, we celebrate the stories that have shaped our world, unearthing the lessons, narratives, and perspectives that continue to resonate with us today. Whether you are a seasoned historian, a budding researcher, or simply a curious explorer, this community offers a space for you to share, learn, and engage with fellow history lovers from around the globe.
By Vocal Team3 years ago in History
Saving The Puritan Sea Monster. Content Warning.
September 2022- Rhea My eyes were already heavy from the little sleep as I worked a double shift at The Donut Place the day before. I entered my last class for the day, an elective at Pearce Community College called “Women in New England During the Seventeenth Century.” I’m not sure why I selected this class other than it fit into my schedule and I needed the credits if I was ever going to transfer into four-year college. I wasn’t sure what I even wanted to do with my life yet. I was just kind of floating, but I felt like getting a degree in something would help.
By C. H. Richard3 years ago in History
How I Teach My Son (His)tory
My eldest is just old enough to understand the difference between him and the child sitting next to him. He's becoming vocal about what he sees and perceives as unfair and unjust, while also voicing the need for, in his words, everyone to just love each other everyday. Sadly, my goofy, handsome, spirited child is also standing on the line, in what society normalizes, between cute innocent child and possible threat.
By Blue Dymondabout a year ago in History
