About The Lighter Side Of History
Description
The lighter side of history will allow us to talk about things that we would not normally talk about in a history group. Fashion, scandals, love affairs, legends. Whatever comes to mind if it was yesterday then its history. 
Guidelines
We have no rules except the respect of each others ideas and opinions. If you dont care for a... more
Recent Messages
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Welcome To The Group.
Welcome to The Lighter Side of History. If you do not get a personal welcome this is to say that we are very happy that you have chosen to join us here. We want to make the group friendly and fun a...
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posted by Espirit
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Tell Us About Yourself
Since we have a lot of new members, I thought it might be fun to tell each other a little bit about ourselves and why we enjoy things of the past. I will 'stick' this post for a while, so members c...
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posted by MarianneK
Did Shakespeare Write Shakespeare?
I just watched the movie "Anonymous" with Vanessa Redgrave and David Jacobi, based on the theory that Shakespeare's works were written by another. Not a new theory but, I found this video interesti...
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posted by MarianneK
No Chocolate Hearts Here
The scandalous origins of Valentine's Day from Discovery News
Forget roses, chocolates and candlelight dinners. On Valentine's Day, that's rather boring stuff -- at least according to ancient Roma...
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posted by MarianneK
Downton Abbey Anachronisms
I ran across this great article at the "Visual Thesaurus" and thought you all might enjoy it: "Downton Abbey": Tracking the Anachronisms view link
The problems include usage of words like "floozy"...
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posted by OKScissortail
Welcome Thyself
So happy to see you here.
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posted by MarianneK
Madonna's WE (Wallace and Edward)
Madonna's new movie on the love affair of Wallace Simpson and HRH Edward is not getting great reviews. See link to Daily Mail review view link
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posted by MarianneK
Welcome LLOULOU36
Glad to have you join us.
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posted by MarianneK
Tuesday's Plan~~~
These boots are made for walking...
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posted by merry101
Divorce Laws
When I was a kid if I remember right divorce was different from now. I do believe it took 7 years to complete? If that correct?
In Ireland at that point there was no such thing as divorce.
Anyone ...
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posted by Espirit
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