Archive for the 'History' Category

From Jolson to Mariah:
The Ten Worst Musical Films Ever Made

A top-ten-list.

Gaspard de Coligny and the Saint Bartholomew’s Day Massacre

An excerpt from Martyrs and Murderers by Stuart Carroll.

Happy Belated 40th Birthday To The Internet!

Dennis Baron wishes the internet a happy birthday!

Keith Bardwell: Wrong But Not Alone

Peggy Pascoe looks at Justice of Pece Keith Bardwell’s refusal to marry Beth Humphrey and Terence McKay.

All Politics is Not Local

Elvin Lim looks at the upcoming elections.

$250 Checks to Seniors: Just Say No

Edward Zelinsky looks at the Obama Administration’s plan to send an additional $250 to social security recipients.

The Discovery of Insulin

An excerpt from Diabetes: The Biography.

Riddle Me When? Something.

The answer to Gordon Thompson’s riddle.

Friday Cat Blogging: Jennifer Weber

Cats brighten our days.

Riddle Me When, Riddle Me Why…

A tricky riddle from Gordon Thompson.

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