Public Memory In November 2013 the rare Thanksgiving-Hanukkah convergence (the last time it occurred was 1888) led to Thanksgivukkah as neologism. For American Jews, the convergence was a fun overlap, worthy of wide-spread, even if… READ FULL ARTICLE
Map locates the search for a 17th century, French ship Map locates the search for a 17th century, French ship Source: ESRI Read more: http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Remote+corner+abuzz+with+excitement+over +possible+Griffin/8536598/story.html#ixzz2Wb2avXM3 FAIRPORT, Mich. – French and U.S. experts searched Monday… READ FULL ARTICLE
Read the whole article, go to: HTTP://NEWS.DISCOVERY.COM/HISTORY/AMERICAS-FIRST-CHRISTMAS-HAPPENED-IN-FLORIDA-121208.HTML The first Christmas celebrated on land that is now part of the United States took place near Tallahassee, Fla., in 1539, according to historians there. The region is… READ FULL ARTICLE