In today’s must-read links: dwelling on the past.
history
After Asking Students to ‘Explain Why Jews Are Evil,’ Teacher Placed on Leave
Persuasive writing class has teacher pretend to be Third Reich officer.
George Washington’s Whiskey Will Be Sold at Mount Vernon
Call it educational.
Napoleon and Josephine’s Engagement Ring Sold At Auction for $949,000
The historical ring brought in $949,000 at auction, far surpassing the auction estimate
‘Medieval Knight’ Found Beneath Scottish Parking Lot
History beneath your wheels.
Robin Hood: Benevolent Thief or Resistance Fighter?
Robin Hood is widely known as a benevolent thief who roamed Sherwood Forest stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. Maybe not.
The Mystery of the Hindenburg Disaster Finally Solved?
The disaster is one of the most famous in history, but scientists have been divided for decades as to what actually caused it.
Titantic II Replica to Recreate Titanic Journey
Near, far, wherever you are, the ship must go on — icebergs be damned.
End of the Road for Burma Spitfire Hunt?
It’s taken 15 years, an international team of experts, political wrangling and hundreds of thousands of dollars.
But the search for a squadron of British World War II fighter planes thought to be buried in Burma seems to …
French Chateau Demolished ‘By Mistake’ During Renovation
A Polish millionaire says his workers accidentally destroyed the 18th century chateau he was renovating, but villagers in the vineyard town of Yvrac smell a rat.
What to Do with Your Dead Vampire
The discovery of a 1,500 year old skeleton with spikes through the shoulders, heart and ankles is a rare example of ancient Britain’s ‘dangerous dead’
Reading While Eating for Oct. 18: Clear and Present Danger
In today’s must-read links for your lunch break: Tagg wants to throw down, a CEO wants some respect and Chuck Norris is 72.
