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historycultural-event2 years ago

Reviving the Boston Tea Party: Debunking Myths and Controversies

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, hundreds of reenactors dressed in colonial garb boarded a tall ship and dumped over 2,000 pounds of British tea into the Boston Harbor. The event aimed to recreate the historic protest against taxation without representation and highlight the significance of ordinary citizens making a difference. The commemoration included presentations, retrospectives, and a rolling rally, drawing thousands of spectators. Organizers received tea donations from around the world, emphasizing the global impact of the event. The celebration served as a reminder of the importance of democracy and the role of historical events in shaping the present.

via Boston Herald|
#boston-tea-party#commemoration#democracy
historycultural-event2 years ago

"Revisiting the Boston Tea Party: Patriots, Rebellion, and Controversy"

Boston is set to re-enact the Boston Tea Party on its 250th anniversary, with live historical re-enactments, a rolling rally, and the destruction of tea on replica ships. The event aims to leave a minimal environmental impact, as the tea is biodegradable and all other materials are retrieved from the harbor. The reenactment will feature five different blends of tea, which can still be sampled and purchased at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.

via CNN|
#anniversary#boston-tea-party#environmental-impact
astronomy2 years ago

"Apocalyptic Meteor Shower: Geminids 2023 Viewing Guide and Forecast"

The Leonid Meteor Shower of 1833, with an estimated 240,000 meteors lighting up the sky in a nine-hour period, caused widespread panic and belief in an impending apocalypse. Many people turned to religion for answers, while scientists studied the event to understand its cause. This event marked the birth of modern meteor astronomy, leading to the discovery that meteor showers are often produced by comets. The next major meteor storm of the Leonids is expected in 2033 or 2034.

via The Washington Post|
#astronomy#celestial-phenomenon#geminid-meteor-shower
science-and-technology2 years ago

"The Sun's Wrath: Unveiling the Destructive 1940 Solar Storm and its Electrifying Effects"

In March 1940, a powerful solar storm known as the "Sunspot tornado" struck Earth, causing metal wires to crackle with excessive static electricity and disrupting phone lines and telegraph services for 5 hours. This storm, which blocked all forms of long-distance communication, affected over a million telephones and teletypes. Despite its severity, it is not as well-known as other solar storms due to the overshadowing events of World War II. While such a storm could still occur today, recent CME clouds have fortunately not been Earth-directed.

via HT Tech|
#historical-event#infrastructure-damage#science-and-technology
legal2 years ago

Reparations Lawsuit for Tulsa Race Massacre Dismissed by Judge

An Oklahoma judge has dismissed a reparations lawsuit filed by the last known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre. The plaintiffs, aged 102 to 109, sought relief for the ongoing damages caused by the white supremacist attack on the Greenwood District. They argued that others have benefited from the exploitation of the massacre while they have not recovered for unjust enrichment. The City of Tulsa requested the lawsuit be dismissed, and the judge sided with the city, stating that being connected to a historical event does not grant unlimited rights to seek compensation. The case has been dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled.

via The Daily Beast|
#dismissed#historical-event#lawsuit