On November 2nd, 1982, then President Ronald Reagan issued an official proclamation that November would be National Diabetes Awareness Month. During this time, diabetes research and education was at an all-time high due to the development of insulin made of recombinant DNA and the availability of at-home products that enabled people to test and monitor…
The October Revolution
The Russian Revolution was one of the most notable events of the 20th century. The autocratic czars of Russia wielded enormous power and authority from their inception until their overthrow in 1917, after nearly nine centuries of unbroken rule (the Romanov dynasty did not coalesce until the early 17th century). Broadly speaking, the Revolution largely…
Not-So-Spooky Ghosts
Not all ghosts are scary. Some are actually quite cute! If you want to get into a little bit of a spooky mood, try a few books about ghosts!
Halloween 2024: Dracula
Dracula No other name among monsters evokes as much familiarity as the infamous vampire. Dracula Dracula Written by Bram Stoker in 1897, the titular vampire made a lasting mark on literature and the public conscious. The origins of the character remain in some contention. The most referenced historical figure is Vlad III of Wallachia, popularly…
Happy birthday, Jim Henson!
American puppeteer and storyteller Jim Henson was born in Greenville, Mississippi on this day in 1936. He is best remembered for his work on Sesame Street and creation of the Muppets. Among the twentieth century’s true visionaries, his career was one of continual innovation and artistic risk-taking. While he was a member of his high…
Mini Golf
Mini Golf is a quintessential family activity that surged in popularity during the 1980s and 1990s, but how much do you know about the sport? Like it's older sibling golf, mini-golf also originates in Scotland. During the 18th century, golf players developed a habit of practicing their putting strategy; putting being the term for making…
An 18th Century Map of the Northshore
A late 18th century map gives us a rare early glimpse of what later became St. Tammany Parish.
The Acolapissa
"On the 20th M. de Bienville embarked in a felucca with a Bayagoula chief and twelve Canadians, to visit the Colapissa nation, who lived on the right bank of lake Pontchartrain, about eight leagues inland. On the 22d he arrived at their landing ; and on the 23d he repaired to the Colapissa…
August 29, 1786 – Shays’ Rebellion begins
While the outcome of the American Revolution was a triumph for the young nation, the first years of the United States were rough. Uncertainty about what form the government should take lingered, as well as questions about the boundaries between federal and state governments. After years of fighting a foreign power, the new country found…
Fiction Spotlight: When Calls the Heart
Fans of the Hallmark Channel may be pleased to learn more about today's special feature: When Calls the Heart by Jannette Oke. When Calls the Heart When Calls The Heart is not the first book published by Miss Oke. Oke was born in 1935 in Alberta, Canada, and she has lived in Canada most of…
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