Daily Content Archive
(as of Thursday, May 10, 2018)| Word of the Day | |||||||
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 The Byronic HeroThe Byronic hero is an idealized but flawed character exemplified in the writings of English poet Lord Byron. The archetype first appears in Byron's semiautobiographical epic narrative poem Childe Harold's Pilgrimage and is portrayed as highly intelligent and sophisticated while simultaneously self-critical, mysterious, and seductive. Such characters possess many "dark" attributes not normally associated with heroes. What are some other examples from literature? More... | |
| This Day in History | |
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 Victoria Woodhull Is Nominated for President of the US (1872)Woodhull was a prominent US women's rights advocate, suffragist, and owner of a weekly publication known for printing the first English translation of The Communist Manifesto. In May of 1872, she became the first female candidate for president when a group of suffragists formed a political party and nominated her, but because she was a woman many disputed the legality of her candidacy. What famous African-American was nominated to be her vice-president—possibly without his knowledge? More... | |
| Today's Birthday | |
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 John Wilkes Booth (1838)Born into a family of famous actors, Booth made his acting debut at the age of 17. Touring widely, he soon became a wealthy celebrity, earning acclaim for his Shakespearean roles. However, he harbored deep Confederate sympathies and viewed President Abraham Lincoln as a tyrant. In April of 1865, he assassinated Lincoln at Ford's Theater, where Lincoln had previously watched him perform. Twelve days later, Booth was shot and killed by a Union soldier. Who else had Booth conspired to have killed? More... | |
| Quotation of the Day | |
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 The greatest tyrants over women are women.William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) | |
| Today's Holiday | |
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 National Hospital Week (2020)In the United States, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's (1820-1910) birth has been celebrated since 1921 as National Hospital Day. The May 12 observance was expanded to a week-long event in 1953 so that hospitals could use it to plan and implement more extensive public information programs. Sponsored by the American Hospital Association, National Hospital Week provides an opportunity to educate the community about the services hospitals offer and to keep the public up to date on technological advances in healthcare. More... | |