Remembering History: April 2015

Henry VIII’s Private Chapel-2006-Beneath a parking lot, archaeologists discovered not only the Tudor chapel wherein Henry VIII married two of his wives, but also stained glass, the vestry, and a cobbled waterfront path.

Henry VIII’s Private Chapel-2006-Beneath a parking lot, archaeologists discovered not only the Tudor chapel wherein Henry VIII married two of his wives, but also stained glass, the vestry, and a cobbled waterfront path.

Jewel Book of the Duchess Anna of Bavaria — Viewer — World Digital Library

Marilyn Monroe and her first husband, Jim Dougherty, 1943.

The cross belonged to Nikolay II until his death. Before he was shot Nikolay managed to give it to a nun in Ekaterinburg. Today this cross is saved in the Monastery in Ganina Yama where the bodies of NAOTMAA were thrown ~

The cross belonged to Nikolay II until his death. Before he was shot Nikolay managed to give it to a nun in Ekaterinburg. Today this cross is saved in the Monastery in Ganina Yama where the bodies of NAOTMAA were thrown ~

Chatsworth House, home of Mr. Darcy in the 2005 movie version of Pride and Prejudice.

Queen Mary and grand-daughter Princess Elizabeth of York

Disneyland construction sign (Including the Matterhorn!) 1959

Koch Bros. Puppet Teabagger/ Republikkkans are doing this now...

IMPERIAL RUSSIAN PERFUME~ The Tsar's daughters, known by the acronym OTMA, used Coty brand perfume which was produced in 1915. Olga used La Rose perfume, Tatiana used Jasmine de Corse, Maria used Lilac, and Anastasia used Violette.

IMPERIAL RUSSIAN PERFUME~ The Tsar's daughters, known by the acronym OTMA, used Coty brand perfume which was produced in 1915. Olga used La Rose perfume, Tatiana used Jasmine de Corse, Maria used Lilac, and Anastasia used Violette.

Ivory Throne of Russia ---- the throne Alexandra used during her and Tsar Nicholas' coronation (first was made for Tsar Ivan IV--aka "Ivan the Terrible")

Gerald Ford (38th) listens to Muhammad Ali with an attentive ear.

President William H Taft (27th)

John F. Kennedy, 1930s Yearbook

From the Brooklyn Bridge on 9-11

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth with Brigadier James Oliver, Black Watch

John Kennedy and General Leslie Davis, of the United States Consul, interviewed the survivors of the sinking of the Athenia on September 7, 1939, in Glasgow, Scotland.

Marie Antoinette's Bathtub

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Nikola Tesla's Hand

The history of Pinterest is an interesting one. From the looks of it, the social media platform doesn't have any plans of slowing down. The future, most assuredly, is a bright one.

NYT Archives @NYTArchives · Apr 10 Titanic begins it's tragic voyage on this day in 1912. timesmachine.nyti...?

NYT Archives @NYTArchives · 1969: Hillary Clinton first appears in our pages speaking at her Wellesley College graduation. nyti.ms/1I4VjcJ

Collection Of Historical Artifacts

Alvin York, a backwoods Tennessean who became the most highly decorated soldier of World War I.

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, by Cecil Beaton, 10 October 1957.

Parade 1918 New London CT

George Washington's Hair and Funerary Case Shavings. This and more important folk art for sale on CuratorsEye.com

Reverse side of the Imperial Russian gold Rouble coin of Empress Elizabeth (1741-1762), dated 1756.

President Bill Clinton and Pope John Paul II

The Queen Mother at age five. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Date of birth August 4, 1900.

Theodore Roosevelt out west in the Dakotas as a young man

When France joined forces with the American revolutionaries, Marie Antoinette showed her support by wearing a pouf a la Belle Poule: an intricate hairdo displaying a French frigate that won a key victory against the British in June 1778.

When France joined forces with the American revolutionaries, Marie Antoinette showed her support by wearing a pouf a la Belle Poule: an intricate hairdo displaying a French frigate that won a key victory against the British in June 1778.

Marilyn Monroe, 1953 (By John Florea) t.co/Z3jCwGgPtg

King Edward I "Longshanks"(1239-1307) Plantagenet king. Longshanks, because of his height and long legs. Effigy with his wife, Queen Consort Eleanor of Castile. e02

This coin – a perfectly ordinary penny minted in 1903 – was part of this civil disobedience. Stamped with the suffragette slogan “votes for women”, it circulated as small change, and spread the message of the campaigners.

This coin – a perfectly ordinary penny minted in 1903 – was part of this civil disobedience. Stamped with the suffragette slogan “votes for women”, it circulated as small change, and spread the message of the campaigners.

U.S. White House completely destroyed - In 1950, the White House in Washington underwent a major restoration project, at the request of President Truman.

Queen Elizabeth II in her coach on the day of her Coronation, 1953.

Michael Carrick of Manchester United in action with Charles N'Zogbia of Aston Villa during

Phil Jones of Manchester United in action with Christian Benteke of Aston Villa

Easter 2015

Retronaut - 13-year-old Elvis library card

On March 7, 1965, a group of 600 civil rights marchers is forcefully broken up in Selma, Alabama in what became known as "Bloody Sunday". Televised images of the brutal attack roused support for the U.S. civil rights movement.

On March 7, 1965, a group of 600 civil rights marchers is forcefully broken up in Selma, Alabama in what became known as "Bloody Sunday". Televised images of the brutal attack roused support for the U.S. civil rights movement.

Future U. S. president Ronald Reagan settles back in a rolled-arm chair at his 1957 ranch-style home in Pacific Palisades, California. Designed by architect William Stephenson, the residence was a state-of-the-art creation, thanks to Reagan’s job as host of the television show General Electric Theater. As his wife Nancy recalled, “The house consumed so much energy, and involved so much intricate wiring, that a special switch box had to be installed on the outside.” The couple sold the house in 1981, after Reagan was elected president.

Future U. S. president Ronald Reagan settles back in a rolled-arm chair at his 1957 ranch-style home in Pacific Palisades, California. Designed by architect William Stephenson, the residence was a state-of-the-art creation, thanks to Reagan’s job as host of the television show General Electric Theater. As his wife Nancy recalled, “The house consumed so much energy, and involved so much intricate wiring, that a special switch box had to be installed on the outside.” The couple sold the house in 1981, after Reagan was elected president.

Queen Anne Stuart Of England, sister of Mary II, becomes Queen regent of England, Scotland and Ireland after William III died in a riding accident, on this day 8th March, 1702.. Despite seventeen pregnancies, Anne died without surviving children and was the last monarch of the House of Stuart. She was succeeded by her second cousin George I of Hanover

Queen Anne Stuart Of England, sister of Mary II, becomes Queen regent of England, Scotland and Ireland after William III died in a riding accident, on this day 8th March, 1702.. Despite seventeen pregnancies, Anne died without surviving children and was the last monarch of the House of Stuart. She was succeeded by her second cousin George I of Hanover

President Eisenhower's Executive Order 10450 issued April 27, 1953. Excluded "Any criminal, infamous, dishonest, immoral, or notoriously disgraceful conduct, habitual use of intoxicants to excess, drug addiction, or sexual perversion" from civil service. General Records of the United States Government (RG 11), National Archives and Records Administration.

President Eisenhower's Executive Order 10450 issued April 27, 1953. Excluded "Any criminal, infamous, dishonest, immoral, or notoriously disgraceful conduct, habitual use of intoxicants to excess, drug addiction, or sexual perversion" from civil service. General Records of the United States Government (RG 11), National Archives and Records Administration.

Letter sent from Harvey Milk to President Jimmy Carter on June 28, 1978 urging him to support the rights of gay people and oppose the Briggs Initiative that was on the California State ballot. Courtesy of Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

Letter sent from Harvey Milk to President Jimmy Carter on June 28, 1978 urging him to support the rights of gay people and oppose the Briggs Initiative that was on the California State ballot. Courtesy of Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

Jefferson Davis' funeral car, 1889

An officer and a princess. Royal Navy officer Philip Mountbatten with his fiancee, Princess Elizabeth of York. The couple's engagement was officially announced on July 10, 1947. Shortly before then Philip had renounced his Greek and Danish titles, had adopted "Mountbatten" as his surname, and had become a naturalised British citizen.

An officer and a princess. Royal Navy officer Philip Mountbatten with his fiancee, Princess Elizabeth of York. The couple's engagement was officially announced on July 10, 1947. Shortly before then Philip had renounced his Greek and Danish titles, had adopted "Mountbatten" as his surname, and had become a naturalised British citizen.

Romanov and Windsor royal family trees

Grand Duchesses Tatiana and Anastasia digging in the garden, 1917