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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 as well as a place to talk about history. We want to be able to talk about anything here and so if its in the past then its history. Most subjects will be welcome. Just remember that we are all different and we may not always agree and thats OK. If you don't like a subject then please pass it by and choose another. Have fun. If you have questions then please PM any one of us who manage the group and we will be happy to help you.
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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 can add to it at their leisure. I'll start the ball rolling.
I am MarianneK, currently the manager. I 'adopted' this group after Espirit found all her groups too much. The group was originally created by Lady Jane (she loves Lady Jane Gray). I was born and grew up in the London suburbs of England and came to New York in 1968. I was fortunate to have a Dad who took me on Sundays to the various museums in London. My favorite was the British Museum, followed by the Albert and Victoria. I like anything to do with the past, don't care what period or what part of the world. I have a fascination with mummies and am particulary hooked on Ancient Egypt. I finally got to go to Egypt 3 years ago, it was awesome.
I am MarianneK, currently the manager. I 'adopted' this group after Espirit found all her groups too much. The group was originally created by Lady Jane (she loves Lady Jane Gray). I was born and grew up in the London suburbs of England and came to New York in 1968. I was fortunate to have a Dad who took me on Sundays to the various museums in London. My favorite was the British Museum, followed by the Albert and Victoria. I like anything to do with the past, don't care what period or what part of the world. I have a fascination with mummies and am particulary hooked on Ancient Egypt. I finally got to go to Egypt 3 years ago, it was awesome.
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 interesting.
The speaker does make some good points I think?
The speaker does make some good points I think?
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 Roman standards.
Imagine half-naked men running through the streets, whipping young women with bloodied thongs made from freshly cut goat skins. Although it might sound like some sort of perverted sado-masochistic ritual, this is what the Romans did until 496 A.D.
Indeed, mid-February was Lupercalia (Wolf Festival) time. Celebrated on Feb. 15 at the foot of the Palatine Hill beside the cave where, according to tradition, the she-wolf had suckled Romulus and Remus, the festival was essentially a purification and fertility rite.
Directed by the Luperci, or "brothers of the wolf," the festival began with the sacrifice of two male goats and a dog, their blood smeared on the faces of Luperci initiates and then wiped off with wool dipped in milk.
As thongs were cut from the sacrificed goats, the initiates would run around in the streets flagellating women to promote fertility.
Forget roses, chocolates and candlelight dinners. On Valentine's Day, that's rather boring stuff -- at least according to ancient Roman standards.
Imagine half-naked men running through the streets, whipping young women with bloodied thongs made from freshly cut goat skins. Although it might sound like some sort of perverted sado-masochistic ritual, this is what the Romans did until 496 A.D.
Indeed, mid-February was Lupercalia (Wolf Festival) time. Celebrated on Feb. 15 at the foot of the Palatine Hill beside the cave where, according to tradition, the she-wolf had suckled Romulus and Remus, the festival was essentially a purification and fertility rite.
Directed by the Luperci, or "brothers of the wolf," the festival began with the sacrifice of two male goats and a dog, their blood smeared on the faces of Luperci initiates and then wiped off with wool dipped in milk.
As thongs were cut from the sacrificed goats, the initiates would run around in the streets flagellating women to promote fertility.
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" and phrases such as "floor it."
The problems include usage of words like "floozy" and phrases such as "floor it."
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
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 know the modern history of divorce?
In Ireland at that point there was no such thing as divorce.
Anyone know the modern history of divorce?
