From Frames To Film
There were a lot of people in on the race to develop working film, too many to list each individual attempt. Continue reading From Frames To Film
Category: History
Viola Desmond and the New $10 Bill
This $10 bill is the first vertically oriented blacknote in Canada in hopes to provide a prominent image of Viola Desmond and encourage recognition of the struggles African-Canadians have faced while prompting individuals to learn more of Viola’s strong will, courage, and hard work. Continue reading Viola Desmond and the New $10 Bill
World War 1
Most of us tend to think of Remembrance Day as a day when we wear poppies, but this year, take a moment to think about the things our soldiers had to go through. Continue reading World War 1
Halloween: The History of Spooky Season
Halloween’s origins are found in the pagan Celtic festival, Samhain. This festival occurred in autumn and contains a mix of supernatural beliefs with a mix of harvest, similar to our modern Halloween holiday. Continue reading Halloween: The History of Spooky Season
100 Years of Recovery: The Spanish Influenza
By summer of 1919, the flu epidemic had thankfully come to an end and anyone who had been infected either died or developed immunity. Continue reading 100 Years of Recovery: The Spanish Influenza
Not Your Average Joe: The Grinding History of Coffee
Now that you know the history of coffee and of some unique local coffee shops, I hope I have encouraged you to partake in the celebration of International Coffee Day! Continue reading Not Your Average Joe: The Grinding History of Coffee
Welcome to the Faculty of Arts
University can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Continue reading Welcome to the Faculty of Arts
Edmonton: Immigration and Living
As a Canadian, I am proud of our multicultural country. Because of this, I decided to look into immigration into Western Canada, which was quite popular from the late 1800s till the early 1900s. Continue reading Edmonton: Immigration and Living
History of Northlands
I am sure many of you are familiar with the Northlands Racetrack which has operated for 113 years. They have sadly announced their last season, ending on August 25, 2018, with the 89th and final Canadian Derby. Continue reading History of Northlands
The 36 Stratagems: Desperate Straits
This has been the 36 Stratagems, a collection of ancient Chinese warfare tactics I’ve chosen to apply to a modern university context. Continue reading The 36 Stratagems: Desperate Straits