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Saving A Philadelphia Christmas Tradition — Even In the Summer — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
Michael Leibrandt explains tell us about how Philadelphia is trying to save a Christmas tradition. The beginning of many great traditions started in Philadelphia — the City’s 1913 grand display outside of Independence Hall – saw a forty-five piece Regimental Ba
The Vikings and Britain — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
The Vikings played a role in Britain from the 8th to the 11th centuries, conducting raids, as well as settling and trading there. There impacts were large and played a significant role in Britain over centuries. Caleb M. Brown explains.
X-15: From Breaching the Atmosphere to the STS Program — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
In the golden age of experimental flight during the Cold War, one aircraft tore through the boundaries of both speed and altitude, becoming a bridge between atmospheric flight and the vast, airless domain of space. That aircraft was the North American X-15. A rocket-powered research vehicle with the
Marie Antoinette - The Queen Who Wouldn’t Behave — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
It is a cold, crisp, afternoon in Paris. The year is 1793. A young woman is brought before the guillotine, her hands bound behind her. She wears a plain white gown- not her usual Rococo style but times have changed. Once the apple of the French people’s eye, their opinions of her have soured. Her fa
The Biggest American Civil War Battle in Florida — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
The Battle of Olustee, or Battle of Ocean Pond, took place in Florida, on February 20, 1864 - and was of course part of the American Civil War. It was the largest battle fought in Florida during the war. Ryan Reidway explains.
Which Aircraft Broke the Sound Barrier? — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
On October, 14, 1947, an orange bullet-shaped aircraft streaked across the clear skies above the Mojave Desert, a sharp double boom echoing in its wake. That boom signaled a momentous milestone in human achievement: the first time an aircraft had officially broken the sound barrier. At the controls
The Impact of India’s 1947 Partition on Kashmir — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
The Partition of British India in August 1947 was one of the most significant and traumatic events of the 20th century. It split the Indian subcontinent into two nations: India and Pakistan. People fled their homes, some with bags, others with nothing but their stories. In the princely state of Jamm
The Kingdom of The Isles and the Norse-Gael Culture — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
The Hebrides, off the northwest coast of Scotland are among the most visually stunning and culturally unique locations in the British Isles. Consisting of both the Inner and Outer Island chains, many noteworthy and popular places in Britain are found here such as the Isles of Skye, Lewis, North and
Spirit of St. Louis: Charles Lindbergh's Flight into History — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
On May 29, 1927, a tall, determined young man climbed into a small, custom-built monoplane at Roosevelt Field, New York. Thirty-three and a half hours later, he landed in Paris to the roar of thousands, having completed the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight in history. Charles Augustus Lindber
Conquering the Channel: Louis Blériot and the First Powered Flight Across the English Channel — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
On a hazy summer morning in 1909, a lone monoplane soared over the white cliffs of Dover, trailing a roar that startled grazing sheep and sent onlookers scrambling toward the coastline. At the controls was a mustachioed French engineer named Louis Blériot, whose daring flight across the English Chan
Catherine of Braganza: The Portuguese Queen Who Introduced Tea to England — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
Portuguese princess Catherine of Braganza brought a daily habit of drinking tea to England. The young princess double-checked every sea chest that would be loaded onto the boat, set to sail with her to the new country where she would soon become queen. Among the lavish dresses, jewelry, and fabrics,
Whan NATO Fought Itself: The Turbot War — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
As inconceivable as it may sound, there was an occasion when two NATO allies were considered in a state of war, albeit limited. It was the only time that that two NATO allies were in a heated exchange and exchanged fire. The incident was called the Turbot War (named after a type of fish which was th
Wings of Genius: The Wright Brothers and the Birth of an Aeroplane — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
On a blustery winter morning in December 1903, amid the dunes and salt-laden winds of North Carolina's Outer Banks, two bicycle mechanics from Dayton, Ohio, changed the course of human history. Orville and Wilbur Wright, driven by ingenuity, science, and relentless perseverance, achieved what millen
Fake News: The Legends of Al Capone and the ‘Conference’ that Wasn’t — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
Al Capone was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1899. As a young man he moved to Chicago and became involved in prostitution, gambling and, in the 1920s, bootlegging rackets. He became rich enough to buy a mansion in Florida and a bullet-proof car but was convicted of tax evasion in 1931. He served time
Was U.S. Civil War Major General Daniel Sickles a Scoundrel or Hero? — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
Major General Daniel Sickles was one of the most colorful and controversial figures of the Civil War era, known as much for his flamboyant personality and scandals as for his political and military actions. He can be viewed as either an American war hero or an infamous murderer and insubordinate mil
Battle of Cowpens: A Turning Point in the Revolutionary War — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
TThe Battle of Cowpens has been called by many as "The perfect tactical battle.” It is also known as the battle that saved the South for the colonial army and the turning point of the United States' War for Independence. And perhaps it's fair to use all of these monikers to describe it. Howe
What's in a Town Name? British Town Names — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
Every town name tells a story, hidden in plain sight, the suffixes of place names—those last few letters we often overlook are time capsules that reveal the identities of ancient settlers, conquerors, and religious institutions that once shaped the land. Nowhere is this more evident than in Great Br
The USS Panay: The Ship Before Pearl Harbor — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
The USS Panay Incident played a crucial role in the timeline of the United States' involvement in international affairs in the late 1930s as the world prepared for the Second World War. Yet today, most Americans have never heard of the incident. It is cited as both the first time American Naval ship
The History of the Crossbow: The Rise, Reign and Resilience of the Crossbow — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
In the dense stillness of the jungle, a modern soldier crouches beneath the canopy, his weapon of choice silent but deadly. It's not a suppressed firearm or high-tech drone, but a crossbow. Though often considered a relic of medieval warfare, this weapon, which once helped shape the course of empire
How Did Polish Jews Resist the Nazis Prior to the 1943 Warsaw Ghetto Uprising? — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
When the Nazis invaded Poland in 1939, they had to determine how the increasing numbers of Jews would be controlled. Their temporary solution was to section the Jews off into ghettos, and Jewish methods of resistance must be seen in the context of that environment. Heather Voight explains.
The Weight of Liberty: Washington’s Legacy and His Post-Presidency Worries — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
George Washington is often remembered as the figurehead of the American Revolution. The first President of the United States and Commander and Chief. His leadership was absolutely instrumental in our nation’s founding, his Presidency has continued to be seen as a guiding light among many leaders tod
Sleeping with the Bomb: The Unsettled Legacy of the SS Richard Montgomery — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
It lies just beneath the surface—literally and figuratively. A rusting American Liberty ship, broken-backed and quietly corroding off the coast of Kent and Essex, barely three miles from Sheerness. To many in the southeast of England, the name Richard Montgomery is familiar, even faintly iconic. Its
Britain’s Unwitting Entanglement in the 1961 US-Backed Invasion of Cuba — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
The Bay of Pigs Invasion was a failed US-supported landing on Cuba against Fidel Castro’s Communist Cuba in 1961. Here, J.J. Valdes considers Britain’s involvement in the affair.
From Palisades to Castles: The History and Evolution of Fortifications — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
Throughout history, fortifications have served as physical manifestations of a society's desire for security, power, and territorial control. From the earliest wooden palisades of the Neolithic era to the massive stone castles of the medieval period, defensive architecture has evolved in response to
The Peninsula Campaign and The Seven Days Battles: Part 2 — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
The American Civil War had a number of critical junctures in 1862. Here, Lloyd W. Klein considers the 1862 Peninsula Campaign and The Seven Days Battles. Here, he considers the final part of the campaign, including the Seven Days Battles.
The History and Development of the Ballista — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
Throughout ancient military history, the ingenuity of engineers often turned the tide of empires. Among the most fearsome weapons conceived by the minds of Hellenistic and Roman engineers was the ballista, a mechanical marvel that hurled death with frightening accuracy across ancient battlefields an
Remembering the Sorsa Era: A Golden Period for Social Democracy in Finland? — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
This September is a significant milestone in the history of Finnish democratic socialism; marking the 50th anniversary of the end of the first socialist-led coalition of Kalevi Sorsa. A journalist who went on to work for UNESCO and the Finnish foreign ministry on multiple occasions, while al
The 19th Century Odyssey of Japan’s Nakahama Manjirō — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
The Tokugawa period of Japan limited foreign trade beginning in the 17th century. For example, Chinese traders were restricted to the port of Nagasaki or through indirect routes like the Ryūkū Islands. Dutch traders also became the only Europeans allowed to enter Japan. Similarly, Japanese people we
The English Longbow: A Weapon that Changed the Course of History — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
The English longbow, a weapon of understated simplicity and devastating effectiveness, is synonymous with medieval warfare and English military dominance from the 13th to 15th centuries. Crafted from a single piece of yew, over six feet long, the longbow earned legendary status on bloody battlefield
Lessons Learned the Hard Way: The Penobscot Fiasco during the American Revolutionary War — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
The magnitude of the Patriot disaster at Penobscot Bay was fully realized when the bedraggled survivors staggered back into Boston. An armada of 44 ships carrying Massachusetts militiamen had embarked from Boston on July 19, 1779, to eliminate a small British detachment located 2
Key Weapons in History: The Rise and Fall of the Trebuchet — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
In the long arc of military history, few siege engines have captured the imagination like the trebuchet. Towering over medieval battlefields with a grace that belied its destructive power, this marvel of pre-modern engineering hurled massive projectiles across moats, over walls, and into the hearts
The Peninsula Campaign and The Seven Days Battles: Part 1 — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
The American Civil War had a number of critical junctures in 1862. Here, Lloyd W. Klein considers the 1862 Peninsula Campaign and The Seven Days Battles. In part 1 of a 2-part series, he looks at the Peninsula Campaign, including the Battle of Fair Oaks/ Seven Pines.
A Defense of Duels — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
Duels in the Middle Ages occurred on many occasions. While authorities did not usually like them, they took place for a number of reasons. Here. Jeb Smith offers an explanation on why they occurred – and what they avoided.
Vlad the Impaler: Tyrant, Defender, or Monster? — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
Vlad III: The Impaler Prince of Wallachia – Tyrant, Defender, or Monster? Vlad III, more infamously known as Vlad the Impaler or Vlad Țepeș, was one of the most feared rulers in Eastern Europe during the 15th century. Born between 1428/1431 in Transylvania into the noble House of Drăculești, a b
How a Stolen Diamond Necklace Helped Destroy the French Monarchy — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
Forged letters, stolen jewels, a gullible cardinal, a cunning conwoman and an innocent queen left with a shattered reputation … the affair of the diamond necklace had it all. In fact, after Marie Antoinette’s guillotining, Napoleon pinned her downfall on the scandal declaring “perhaps the death of t
To What Extent had a Personality Cult Developed Prior to Lenin's Death in 1924? — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
Lenin became the most influential person in what was o become the Soviet Union, following the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution. But, to what extent had his cult of personality been developed prior to his death in 1924? Edward Long considers this question.
King Canute: The Medieval King who Ruled Many European Lands — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
King Cnut (Canute) was a monarch who ruled over one of the most expansive empires in early medieval Europe. A Danish prince who seized the throne of England in the early 11th century, Cnut eventually ruled over England, Denmark, Norway, and parts of what is now Sweden. His story is of military ambit
When A Historical Collision Becomes A Tragedy — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
The recent collision of the Mexican Training Ship Cuauhtemoc into the Brooklyn Bridge was a tragedy – but it was also a historical collision. Michael Leibrandt explains.