history – Anne the Vegan

What White People Need to Hear About the Confederate Monuments

I thought this was old news, but apparently not. Newspapers are a long-forgotten medium in our modern world. But I happened to spot a copy of the New York Times in a moment of boredom and realized it’s still a unique source of connection to the world around us. A giant statue of General RobertContinue reading “What White People Need to Hear About the Confederate Monuments”

What’s Old to Americans is New in Europe

How old is old, anyway? One of our tour guides in Oxford scoffed at our group’s idea of old, as she casually pointed out that one of the buildings we were standing beside was built in 1249 and was a stunning example of Gothic style. What do you consider old? I’m an American. When IContinue reading “What’s Old to Americans is New in Europe”

Back to the 1950’s?

“All Longwood girls are loose and stupid!” my professor exclaimed on our first day of class. Did he know I was a Longwood girl? Surely not. And although my personal sex life was none of his business, I did make it my business to prove to him that I was, in fact, pretty smart. IContinue reading “Back to the 1950’s?”

History in the RVA

History in the RVA One of the wonderful things about living in the Richmond area is our rich variety of museums. Not only is it fun to run in the Museum District, it’s great to visit, too! If you love art, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is free for general admission, and they’ve gotContinue reading “History in the RVA”