Does anyone know of concise histories of imperialism and/or colonialism? These will be used for developing a 12th grade history/literature curriculum, so extra credit is available for those who can make a literature connection. Plus, books focusing on India and Africa will be appreciated.
posted on May 16, 2008 - 9 answers

Salary history questions: the job listing requests resume, cover letter and salary history. What is the most elegant/least awkward way to list the history? Also, I've been a freelance consultant for several years, what is the best way for the self-employed to list a salary? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2008 - 9 answers

Any good reading about apothecaries in the middle ages? [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2008 - 7 answers

Are there any history-based tours in Boston that accomodate the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing? [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2008 - 6 answers

When was the past better than the present? I'd like to know the word or phrase that describes the romanticism people have of the past, e.g. "In those days, children respected their elders!". I was watching the documentary Born Rich and Cody Franchetti mentions that the encyclopedia was better in the early 20th century. Why? This feeling that "old ways are better" is not exactly nostalgia, because often people expressing this sentiment didn't actually grow up in this utopian past. But their feelings toward this time are exactly like nostalgia. [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2008 - 16 answers

I love history, and I love adventure. What real-life historical adventurers were awesome, and have books written about them worth reading? [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 40 answers

Any recommendations for books/articles/whatever about the history of comedy? Specifically 20th century American comedy? [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 5 answers

What's a "Japanese napkin," in historical context? For that matter, what's the deal with paper napkins? [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2008 - 6 answers

My mom wants a book on French Indochina, and I'd like to find a good one for her. Preferably non-fiction, but good fiction with some insight into history and culture would work, too. The exact historical time range is flexible, but she's mostly interested in the area pre-Vietnam War.
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 9 answers

I have the day to study for AP exams and prepare a presentation. How can I spend it most effectively? [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 12 answers

Did someone actually try to spike Gerald Ford's coffee with LSD? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 4 answers

Friends and I saw Darkon this weekend. Given that many of us (not me) are historians, the question was, "What happened next?" (spoilers) [more inside]
posted on Apr 28, 2008 - 6 answers

When did our leaders stop going to war? [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2008 - 23 answers

Where can I find film footage of Richard Nixon bowling? [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2008 - 1 answers

What's all this fuss about bibliography software? [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 15 answers

I am looking for good pairs of quotes/articles/other from different points in history, which make the same observation but both think they're identifying a recent or "modern" social change. [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm interested in learning more about Canadian history, and two things I'd like to start with (because I learned damn near NOTHING about them in school) are the Acadians and the Great Explusion, and the October Crisis and the FLQ. Can anyone recommend some books?
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 8 answers

Creative Ideas Filter: I need ideas of Famous and Memorable Photographs or Paintingsor famous and memorable scenes from History, Movies, or Television that can be Reenacted on the spot without planning by 3-6 people for me to photograph for a final project for school. [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 18 answers

How does visible light damage ancient documents? [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2008 - 8 answers

What lessons should the US have taken from history in planning the invasion of Iraq? [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2008 - 24 answers

This is a recording of the CBS radio announcement of the Pearl Harbor bombings. I remember having a longer version of this exact clip, and right where this one ends an announcer with a classic American radio accent says "We take you now, to Washington". Where could I find that again? (I've googled, and all I can find is the abridged version). [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2008 - 4 answers

One of my boyfriend's student loans just got turned over to a collection agency. How bad is this? [more inside]
posted on Mar 25, 2008 - 15 answers

Where can I buy the O'Reilly 'History of Programming Languages' poster? I checked ebay and googled around a bit, but couldn't find any for sale. I don't have plans to attend any of their conferences, is that really the only way to get one?
posted on Mar 25, 2008 - 8 answers

I fell asleep during the 3rd part of John Adams and I missed something important. Question inside, in case it's a spoiler for someone. [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 8 answers

Help me teach myself about the current political and social climate in Russia. [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2008 - 12 answers

What is the one book should I read about Alexander the Great? [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 12 answers

What's the standard charge against Standard Oil with regard to railroad rebates? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2008 - 3 answers

I am looking for writings on the infinity of definition. [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 32 answers

I'm looking for examples of small non-descript events that ended up changing history or dispelling was the general consensus or widely-held perception at the time.
posted on Mar 8, 2008 - 16 answers

Can someone help identify this MLK speech? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 6 answers

I went to a liberal arts school, and am ashamed to say that my knowledge of world history is depressingly lacking. I want to learn at least enough about world history to have the “highlight reel” clear in my head. Could anyone recommend a collection of works that would help me out? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 23 answers

I'm curious about the voices of famous and influential folks who died before the creation of recorded sound. Did Sir John A. MacDonald sound like Groundskeeper Willy? Did Lincoln have a deep voice? I'm particularly interested in historical Canadians, but any contributions are welcome.
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 17 answers

Can you think of any examples of "jawboning" from history? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm looking for books regarding UFOs. Specifically, the history of the UFO and conspiracy theorist subculture. Anyone got pointers? [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2008 - 14 answers

What are some good books on calendars, chronology and the division and measurement of time? I'm interested in the history, physics and especially mathematics of it all. A giant encyclopedic reference tome would be excellent. Thanks!
posted on Mar 2, 2008 - 10 answers

Who was the first British Prime Minister to be photographed? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 5 answers

Writing a script about a military coup in the near future. Any suggestions for reading/viewing material? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 17 answers

We put blood, sweat, and tears into our Canadian apartment. We moved to Chicago for school, and roommates are leaving earlier than agreed. Looks like we might lose a place we cherish and need. Help? [more inside]
posted on Feb 22, 2008 - 36 answers

Are there generalized signs of an empire in decline -- things that show up in different cultures and different points in history?
posted on Feb 21, 2008 - 11 answers

How about some ideas for creating a mental framework for studying history? [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2008 - 7 answers

What are some good places to work in NYC for a tech-savvy medievalist who also has experience teaching history and politics to middle and high schoolers? [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 4 answers

Looking for a good book that gives an overview of the African American experience in the United States. It should be readable, engaging, but also informative. [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 12 answers

Can the British just sail right up the Mississippi? [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 15 answers

I need a way for users to edit a timeline online. It doesn't have to be elaborate; it just has to allow a user to add an event to a history timeline. I'm too swamped to build my own solution. We're running IIS with classic ASP. Ideas for getting this pulled off? [more inside]
posted on Feb 11, 2008 - 15 answers

Defining Upstate New York as "anything within the state further north than Westchester," what documented bizarre historical events - large or small - have transpired in Upstate New York since the late 19th century or so? [more inside]
posted on Feb 11, 2008 - 20 answers

Can anyone reccomend good books, or documentaries, about Australia (history, culture, politics) written by people from outside Australia? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2008 - 11 answers

What books give an overview of the countries or some countries of the world - but are not boring fact spewers? [more inside]
posted on Feb 6, 2008 - 16 answers

How is the meaning of art and artefacts being altered by the methods we use to: Experience, Define and Preserve them... In other words, in what ways have technologies been used to experience, re-define and/or preserve art and artifacts? [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2008 - 12 answers

Firefox Filter: Is there any way to view the autofill lists outside of Firefox? [more inside]
posted on Feb 2, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm looking for book suggestions for a radical reading group. [more inside]
posted on Jan 29, 2008 - 24 answers