Once known as “the war to end all wars”, World War I was fought on a global scale between the years of 1914-1918. The imperialistic nature of Europe, Russia, and the United States in the late 19th century sowed the seeds for global unrest. Each nation desired more power, wealth, and resources by seizing territories…
Battle of Gettysburg July 1-3, 1863
The Battle of Gettysburg was considered the turning point of the Civil War for the Union side. The battle in the small Pennsylvania town took place in the farm lands of the town and even the city proper. Union army Major General George G. Meade's army of the Potomac and Confederate army General Robert E…
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Pride Month was established in 1994 and the month of June was federally declared LGBTQ Pride Month by former President Barack Obama in 2016. Pride month is dedicated to the history, lives, and contributions of members of the gay, lesbian, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual communities. Pride month is held in June…
June 4th is National Donut Day!
“New Mysteries. New Day. Fresh Doughnuts.” – David Lynch This quote by eccentric director/filmmaker David Lynch is a perfect summary for a good morning start with a nice cup of coffee and a delicious donut. For many Americans, donuts are seen as an American past time. On June 4th we celebrate the history and culture…
National Zoo and Aquarium Month
June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month. In case you aren't able to or if you don't have the time, you can visit some zoos and aquariums virtually through live or recorded videos of some of their exhibits. Some zoos and aquariums worldwide offer this feature on their website or through their official YouTube pages…
May 9th: British forces capture Nazi Germany Enigma Machine
The Enigma machine was the secret weapon of Germany in World War I and Nazi Germany in World War II. The machine was a simple large wooden box that contained a complicated rotor-based cipher machine. These machines were invented by German engineer Arthur Scherbius near the end of World War I and allowed Nazi Germany…
National Hamburger Month
Hamburgers are considered an American culinary mainstay in most parts of the country. This relatively simple meal has become a ubiquitous part of our daily lives as Americans. While the hamburger is a relatively simple recipe, many people have learned to personalize the meal and add their own personal and cultural flair and flavor to…
May 4th: Birthday of Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn is most famously known for her humanitarian efforts with UNICEF and her starring role as Ms. Holly Golightly in the beloved classic, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The multi-talented Belgian actress was also highly regarded as a stage play performer. She was born in Brussels, Belgium in 1929. Her mother moved to the at-the-time neutral…
April 26th Anniversary of Chernobyl Disaster
Early in the morning on April 26th, 1986, citizens of the worker city of Pripyat in the then USSR controlled Ukraine began waking up to face what they thought was just another day. Pripyat was the closest city that housed the majority of the worker population for the nearby Chernobyl power plant facility. The countdown…
April 14th Is National Pecan Day
Here in Louisiana, pecans can be found scattered across the ground throughout most of the autumn season. Pecans are nuts native to the southern United States and northern Central America, and have had a heavy impact on the food culture of these areas, particularly in the Southeast US states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and…
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