November 19 marks the 159th anniversary of the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg. The Gettysburg National Cemetery is famous throughout the world today as the site of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, delivered at the cemetery's dedication ceremonies four and a half months after the battle. Numerous events take place each year to commemorate this monumental anniversary.
Read MoreThe Los Angeles Maritime Museum is known for its large collection of nautical artifacts and photographs, but did you know that several Christmas-themed items can be found in the permanent collection as well? Topics include holidays at Sea, unusual ornaments, and how a lowly garbage scow won the grand prize in a boat parade….
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Read MoreThe next time you are driving from Palos Verdes to Long Beach and you are on Ocean Boulevard near Pine Street look at the tall building on your right - the one with the cupola and the red tiled roof. Now look closely at the cupola and notice the beige colored concrete box that seemingly hangs off the cupola on its ocean side. What you are looking at is history.
Read MoreThe Fall Equinox on the 23rd welcomed in the autumnal magic of Libra season. No sign better symbolizes the balance of darkness and light achieved at the peak of the equinox, that moment of perfect alignment. In pagan traditions, the equinox is known as Mabon, and signifies the second harvest in the cycle of the planting year.
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The U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of movement. Mass transportation provides some freedom; personal transportation gives even more freedom.
Read MoreThe Autumn Equinox on the 22nd welcomed the beauty of autumn and beginning of Libra season. No sign better symbolizes the balance of darkness and light achieved at the peak of the equinox, that moment of perfect alignment. In pagan traditions, it is known as Mabon and signifies the second harvest in the cycle of the planting year.
Read MoreHere we are, in the heart of Virgo season – on the cusp of autumn and the falling of many leaves, both literal and symbolic. Along with the sign Gemini, Virgo is ruled by the planet Mercury, infusing it with powerful energies of communication, informational processing, and profound mental acuity.
Read MorePaul Revere Williams, FAIA
(February 18, 1894- January 23, 1980) was an American architect based in Los Angeles, California and practiced primarily in Southern California. He designed the homes of many celebrities including Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Anthony Quinn, and Barbara Stanwyck. and Charles Correl.
Read MoreMy name is Annette Bochenek, Ph.D., and I am a film historian and scholar of Hollywood’s Golden Age. One of my favorite pastimes includes exploring the hometowns of classic Hollywood's film actors and actresses, as documented on my Hometowns to Hollywood blog and discussed in my presentation series.
Read MoreThe History of Mexican Folk Dance
Evolved over five centuries, Mexican folk dancing has seeped in the history and culture of Mexico. A look into these Mexican folk dancing facts, reveal the stunning vividness and cultural richness of this beautiful dance form.
Read MoreNASA’s Webb Delivers Deepest Infrared Image of Universe Yet | NASA
The new James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) images of the cosmos are beautifully awe-inspiring. But to professional astronomers and cosmologists they are extremely surprising. In the flood of technical papers published online since July 12, the authors report that the JWST images show surprisingly many galaxies, galaxies that are surprisingly smooth, surprisingly small and surprisingly old.
Read MoreOne of the best things about being a writer is meeting amazing people. Tony Dow was an amazing person.
Read MoreIf there is one thing that lighthouses are sure to conjure up it is nostalgia. It’s no wonder, whether it’s a music video or a war movie, why lighthouses have been the prime locale to bring both television and motion pictures to life.
Read MorePoint Vicente Lighthouse #1 – The battle ensued and the clash between The United States government and one of its shining members of American history was underway
Read MoreFor many decades the ocean habitat off the Palos Verdes coastline has fallen victim to manmade and natural disasters. The disappearance of our giant kelp, fish populations and natural rocky reefs were caused by the dumping of toxic DDT and PBCs as well as a number of substantial landslides that have occurred over time.
Read MoreBeing a fan of Art Deco, I am often drawn to Myrna Loy and the many films in which she starred, as so many of her screen portrayals were in front of beautiful Screen Deco backdrops. Additionally, she was the perfect sidekick to William Powell throughout their many on-screen pairings, equipped with a wry wit shrouded in glamour.
Read MoreOn October 26, 1869 the first railroad in the Los Angeles area and indeed the first railroad in Southern California began commercial operations. The 21-mile long Los Angeles and San Pedro Railroad extended from Wilmington to its new station at the southwest corner of Alameda and Commercial Streets in Los Angeles.
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