Here are just a few historical highlights for the weekend.
Happy reading.
The Smithsonian has digitized its one millionth object! Learn more in this interview with Ken Rahaim, the Smithsonian’s Mass Digitization Program Officer.
“Viking Replica Ship Stops in Quebec After Crossing Atlantic”
(If you’re interested in the Vikings, don’t miss this post.)
“The Marine Corps acknowledged Thursday it had misidentified one of the six men in the iconic 1945 World War II photo of the flag-raising on Iwo Jima.” Read the story here.
On National Aboriginal Day (June 21), a bronze statue of Corp. Francis Pegahmagabow was unveiled. Learn more about “the deadliest sniper and scout of the First World War, credited with 378 kills and 300 captures.”
What was it like to be an actress in the 18th century?
A co-curator of the British Library’s summer exhibition, Shakespeare in Ten Acts, shares memorabilia and a story.
I hope you have a lovely summer weekend, everyone.