Friday, September 20, 2024

September 20 This Day in History: Shibboleths, Shape Notes, and "Sugar Sugar" by The Archies

This Day in History, September 20 In this video we'll unravel the meaning of "shibboleth," explore the life of Benjamin Franklin White, and discover the fascinating world of "shape notes" singing. And as a sweet finale, we'll groove to the iconic tune "Sugar Sugar" by the Archies!

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Unchained History: Otherkin, Uprisings, and the Righteous Brothers on September 19

This Day in History, September 19 Unchained History: Otherkin, Uprisings, and the Righteous Brothers on Sept 19th "Unchain your curiosity and explore the fascinating world of "Otherkin," the tumultuous events of Bacon's Rebellion, and the birth of Bill Medley on this day in history. We'll top it all off with the timeless classic "Unchained Melody" by the Righteous Brothers. It's a history lesson you won't want to miss!”

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

September 18: Constantine, Calendars, and Cosmic Grooves

Join us on a whirlwind tour through history on this September 18th! We'll explore the legacy of Constantine the Great, unravel mysteries of the Mayan Calendar, and celebrate the literary genius of Samuel Johnson. Plus, discover fascinating facts about the U.S. Capitol, Old Faithful, Voyager I, and Soyuz 38. And as always, we'll end our journey with a groovy "Song of the Day" that'll have you dancing through the ages. Get ready for a historical adventure with a funky twist!"

Friday, September 13, 2024

This Day in History, September 13: Friday the 13th: From Fear to Fun - Superstitions, Stevie Wonder & More!

This Day in History, September 13: Friday the 13th: From Fear to Fun - Superstitions, Stevie Wonder & More!

Embrace the quirky side of Friday the 13th! We're diving into the world of superstitions, tackling triskaidekaphobia, and celebrating the 13 Club's mission to banish those unlucky vibes. Our "word of the day" is clerihew, and we'll be jamming to Stevie Wonder's "Superstition." Get ready for some laughs with our outtakes too! It's a date with destiny - let's make it a good one!

If you enjoy this series, you can find the playlist that contains these videos at https://www.youtube.com/@VickiBowers

My blog, “No, Really” at this link: https://eightsusquehanna-creativenonfiction.blogspot.com

Vicki's Artful Adventures Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@VickisArtfulAdventures-js2st/about

Vicki’s Artful Adventures on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@Vicki'sArtfulAdventures:7

“How About That!” Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLti_6FG4anUCpoTrHHNjgHq1mfVB7rHtl&si=clkTAqboyZpvFgpV 

“There’s A Word For That” Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLti_6FG4anUCPUo_hwRvCO-iK__UNi8-F&si=nVaJOF7-dkt7DyzU 

This Day in History Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLti_6FG4anUASvu66wYGYXtec6u3waOLZ&si=GOvOhpa47txzLBiD 

Previously for September 13: https://youtu.be/PXWXLw4TdFE or https://youtu.be/Hq0tlO5Kmfk

Edmund Clerihew Bentley’s volumes of Clerihews are: 

Biography for Beginners (1905), published as "edited by E. Clerihew"

More Biography (1929); and 

Baseless Biography (1939), a compilation of clerihews originally published in the magazine Punch  and illustrated by the author's son Nicolas Bentley.

“Superstition” by Stevie Wonder: https://youtu.be/ftdZ363R9kQ?si=3Uix_T2DYk_o3BLt



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