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On April 5, 1994, Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain died at his Seattle home, aged just 27. Now, 27 years later, Cobain's been dead as long as he was alive - yet he's still venerated as a rock legend. Cobain was known as a feminist, anti-racist, anti-homophobic empath - a sensitive soul. Yet this side of him wasn't always evident - in many interviews he came across as sullen or taciturn.

Exciting news! We've been featured on @thehistorycornerblog in the UK!

Today is the bicentenary of the poet John Keats' death. In honour of #Keats200, we've got a special feature on the blog commemorating the Romantic poet who died young at 25, of consumption (now known as tuberculosis).

Have you seen "The Dig" on Netflix? What did you think of it? This weekend we're unearthing insights into how the film treats archaeology - is it really about treasure-hunting, or is knowledge the real find?

Have you ever reread a book years later and found your reactions to certain characters and events have changed? Our personal vantage points can do a lot to shape our interpretation of media, and what we take away from a story.

Dying to travel and can't wait till we're allowed again? We've got you covered! Learn how to take your own virtual trip using visuals, videos, sound effects & soundtracks, all thanks to the boundlessness of the internet.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy (and healthy 🤞🏼) New Year! Thank you for your support and readership in our toughest, weirdest year yet. We love our arts & humanities community, so thanks for being a part of it! 💜 🦊 🌲

Today is the 20th anniversary of @ourladypeace's futuristic album "Spiritual Machines"! This year especially seems like the perfect vantage point to look back *and* forward - our guest feature by Bennison Smith does just that. Read his take on OLP's record, our society's relationship with technology, and the band's forthcoming follow-up to Spiritual Machines on the blog now. LINK IN BIO

What better way to escape pandemic-related isolation than by checking out some photography? Vivian Maier's work transports us to the streets of Chicago and New York, and her success has led to questions about her personal life. Our latest article looks at Maier's work and the issue of privacy for artists after their deaths. Check it out now at the link in our bio! 🦊

Remembrance Day may be over, but you can still honour veterans at any time of year. How about a war film while you stay at home? We took a look at the cinematography of @1917 to examine how the film's long takes absorb us right into the battlefields of World War I - falling into step beside the soldiers who sacrificed so much.

Over the past weeks, we’ve been listening, learning, and reflecting with specific regard to our work as a blog that highlights history, literature, art, and biography. We can and must commit to more inclusive perspectives in literature and art beyond just the western canon and “mainstream” history.

Canada Day. It's a significant day. A heavy day, for many; yet, it's celebrated by others. Each year on Canada Day we are reminded of how this nation came to be: the good, the bad, and the ugly. And we honour Indigenous peoples who have lived on this land long before European colonizers first arrived. Made on Canada Day, the 2020 Canadian Music Picks playlist features songs by Indigenous artists. We celebrate their stories, their experiences, their resiliency in the face of systematic oppression. We invite you to join us in celebrating Indigenous voices. Now available to listen on Spotify. (Link in bio) 🍁

We're officially 2 years old today! 🥳 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

As isolation wears on, #IsolationReads are keeping us going. Written in the 14th century, the Decameron weaves a story of isolation and growth as a group of young people flee Florence for the countryside, avoiding the plague. What did they learn and what will they take with them? Boccaccio's work resonates with us during today's pandemic - read our latest article to find out how. 🦊 Link in bio.

Hold fast in quarantine, everybody! We hope this week was a good one. We've written about another poet who rocked the solitary life and what her poems can do for us as we continue to isolate: Emily Dickinson! Just a day after the anniversary of her death, take a look at why the poet chose solitude and what we can learn from her. Link in bio. ✒📜 #EmilyDickinson #Dickinson #poetry #isolation

A part of our heritage 🍁 This week @historicacanada dropped the newest Heritage Minute, and we thought now was as good a time as any to discuss the art of historical storytelling in under a minute! Join us on the blog as two of our Ramblers chat about the minutes, from the heartfelt to the purely outlandish. 🦊 LINK IN BIO ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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