Summary Newspaper readers are confused by the fact that the same World War I battle may have different names—one given by the French and the other by the Germans, for example. The author explains that this occurred in previous European wars as well as the American Civil War. “Whose battle is it?” Here’s a bit […]
Times are tough. We’re facing a lot of important issues in the United States and instead of thoughtful, serious discussions, many political leaders and commentators on television have resorted to angry talking points and name-calling. Civil discourse seems to be an oxymoron. But what if there really is common ground? What if we went back […]
The events of September 11th are burned into our collective psyche as we reflect back on that day. One hundred years ago people in the United States were watching World War I erupting in Europe and they must have had some of the same questions we had. Read More Why do Americans love their fast […]
What do you think of when someone says they are going to talk about the “culture” of a country? Do you think of art, classical music, ballet, and literature? Or do you think about food, hip-hop music, Halloween costumes, and the latest fashion trend? Well, these are all definitely interesting aspects of culture. When we […]
In 1914, as the nation moved toward women’s suffrage for all, women living in certain western states were already allowed to vote. This is a story from The Youth’s Companion about a man who gives voting advice to his wife and daughters. Read More
Science news from 1914 about a new system for determining position of ships that uses the same principles of “trilateration” that GPS systems use today. In 1914, as the nation moved toward women’s suffrage for all, women living in certain western states were already allowed to vote. This is a story from The Youth’s Companion […]
I want to introduce you to the Vintage American Ways version of “Throwback Thursdays”—an article from The Youth’s Companion 100 years ago. This one is about a “fast food” restaurant, and raises the question, “Is there anything new under the sun?” “Quick Service” The Youth’s Companion July 2, 1914, p. 346 I had to pass […]
Science news from 1914 about a new system for determining position of ships that uses the same principles of “trilateration” that GPS systems use today. In 1914, as the nation moved toward women’s suffrage for all, women living in certain western states were already allowed to vote. This is a story from The Youth’s Companion […]