Thanksgiving might be the quintessential American holiday. Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, but prior to that, “days of thanksgiving” were periodically declared by governors or other political authorities. In the popular imagination, the First Thanksgiving was celebrated in Plymouth Colony by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoags in 1621. However, while indeed…
Time to Write and Other Lurking Commodities
Writers will write. Finding the time to hone a craft is easier than you think. Award winning author, Joy E. Rancatore offers her guidance to aspiring writers.
National Diabetes Awareness Month
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…
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