72°F1:55 PM Local historian, A. Glenn Crothers, launches new book at The Filson [Books]
The subject of religion is one that touches quite a tender nerve. The human perception of the divine is a topic that has shaped our relations with each for far more centuries than anyone could care to count – and continues to move and influence our world even in this modern age. Regardless to whom or what (if anything) you profess your prayers (I myself no longer engage in spiritual behavior), our culture is bound to the topic of religion for better or for worse; after all, religious sanctuary and differing opinions are two strong roots in the foundations of this stra
Frazier Museum Exclusive-Samurai Warrior Exhibit[Visual Art]
An exquisite exhibit displaying artifacts related to this mysterious and misunderstood culture will be on display, as well as interactive features.
The Samurai, artistic, philosophical, and dangerous were great warriors, and their ancient culture rich in beauty and artistry. This is explored through “Samurai,” a 3,800 sq. ft. exhibition that immerses visitors in the mysterious, and often misunderstood, world of this vanished Japanese noble class.”
Sports legends of the Ville: Historical Football (Part 3) [Sports]
I now continue my look at some of the historical athletes to play in a very young National Football League from the city of Louisville.
Sports legends of the Ville: Historical Football (Part 2) [Sports]
In a previous article I took a look at some of the historical football players that came out of the Derby City including Abraham “Honest Abe” Addams and Chase Boldt. Today, I continue that look, dusting off the local sports history books.
Sports legends of the Ville: Historical Football [Sports]
In the early days of American football the men who played it didn’t make millions of dollars. More often than not they all had day jobs- and these were professionals. The athletes of the National Football League, back when football was just a past time born out of Canton, Ohio, would be shocked to see the revenue generated from the gridiron today. Even in the “Superbowl Era” it’s been said that most of the athletes on Vince Lombardi’s Packers teams, actually worked separate jobs outside of the pigskin.
Carnegie Centers "Remembered: the Life of Lucy Higgs Nichols" [Visual Arts]
Lucy Higgs Nichols, a nurse with the 23rd Indiana Regiment during the Civil War and The Spanish American War, was also a brave female who escaped from slavery in 1862. After the Civil War, Nichols moved New Albany, Indiana and worked with the men of the 23rd Division Volunteers. She was admired, her service was recognized with a nurse's pension, and she was awarded by a Special Act of Congress in 1898.
Historian James A. Ramage presents Kentucky’s rich early history at The Filson [Books]
There is more to Kentucky than just fast horses and good bourbon – although, quite frankly, a healthy epicurean doesn’t really need much more than that. It is an unfortunate fact that much of our fair and famously Blue-grassed state is overshadowed by sad images of poverty and poor education in the eyes of our neighbors. But Kentucky’s historical contributions are a vibrant and potent mixture of culture, innovation and progress. Long before our whiskey changed the world, Kentucky was moving and shaking in the young republic. Historian James A.
Great Flood to be remembered Thursday [Colleges]
Chances are, most of our readers are too young to remember the 1937 Ohio River flood, but the catastrophic rains that began on a late-January Sunday 75 years ago remain an indelible part of the area’s cultural memory. On a relatively dry Thursday, January 26, however, historian Robert Reid will discuss the flood and its effects at the University of Louisville.
A video history of Louisville sports (Part 2) [Sports]
Previously, I looked through video at some of the classic sports moments in the city’s history; today I continue that look.
The most iconic baseball team in the city shared its name with the first professional basketball team, the Louisville Colonels basketball squad suited up in 1947 for the Professional Basketball League of America.
A video history of Louisville sports (Part 1) [Sports]
Over the past couple of months I’ve researched the history of Louisville sports. Mostly from a personal curiosity I went in simply wanting to know what sports landscape led us collectively to where we are. Around the world sport tells so much about the people of an area at a time.
I looked into the individuals, the landmarks, the games and events- the times.
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