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<p>English poet Alfred Austin was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1835.</p><p>Austin served as Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1896 until his death in 1913. Despite holding this prestigious position, his poetry received mixed reviews, and he is often remembered more for the controversies surrounding his appointment than for his literary accomplishments.</p><p>Books by Alfred Austin at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/37643" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/37643"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/37643</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/poetry/" rel="tag">#poetry</a></p>

Portrait of Alfred Austin

Russell & Sons - Chambers's cyclopaedia of English literature: https://archive.org/stream/cyclopaediaengli03cham#page/682/mode/2up

An old black and white photo of a mustached man, exuding a sense of timeless elegance and charm.

Cover of Lamia's Winter-Quarters by Alfred Austin

"Lamia's Winter-Quarters" is a narrative poem by Alfred Austin, published in 1898. The poem reflects Austin's fascination with nature, myth, and the poetic traditions of his time. It combines elements of classical mythology with Victorian sensibilities, depicting a rich tapestry of themes and imagery.

The poem is centered around the character Lamia, who is derived from Greek mythology. In myth, Lamia is often depicted as a beautiful woman who becomes a serpent or monster. However, Austin's portrayal is more sympathetic and nuanced, focusing on her longing and transformation.

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<p>Spanish dramatis, writer and poet Pedro Calderón de la Barca died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1681.</p><p>His plays have been divided thematically: religious comedies (La devoción de la cruz), historical-legendary (El sitio de Breda), comedies of intrigue (Casa con dos puertas, mala es de guardar), comedies of honor (El médico de su honra), philosophical (El gran teatro del mundo), mythological (Eco y Narciso) and sacramental acts (A Dios por razón de estado).</p><p><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/970" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/970"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/970</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a></p>

Portrait of Pedro Calderón de la Barca by Pedro de Villafranca, intaglio engraving, Madrid, 1676 (Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid).

A man in a black coat and tie, depicted in an engraving.

Pedro Calderón de la Barca. El Alcalde de Zalamea. Final del Acto Segundo.
Fondo Antiguo de la Biblioteca de la Universidad de Sevilla from Sevilla, España - 602332

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<p>Dutch physicist Pieter Zeeman was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1865.</p><p>In 1896, while studying the effect of magnetic fields on the light emitted by a sodium flame, Zeeman observed that the spectral lines of the light split into multiple components in the presence of a magnetic field- the Zeeman effect.</p><p>In 1902, Pieter Zeeman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics, shared with Hendrik Lorentz, for the discovery of the Zeeman effect and its theoretical explanation.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeeman_effect" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeeman_effect"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeeman_e</span><span class="invisible">ffect</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/science/" rel="tag">#science</a> <a href="/tags/physics/" rel="tag">#physics</a></p>

Portrait of Dr Pieter Zeeman (1865-1943) Professor of Physics. Document type photograph Creator Merkelbach, Atelier J. Collection Collection Atelier J. Merkelbach Portrayed Zeeman, P. (Pieter,1865-1943)
Inventories http://archief.amsterdam/archief/10164/35264 Image file 010164033015

A senior gentleman in spectacles and formal attire reading a book.

INTERIOR OF THE PHYSICAL LABORATORY AT PASADENA

Showing slit end of vertical spectrograph and magnet used in study of Zeeman effect. Electric arcs, electric furnaces, pressure pumps, and electro-magnets are available for spectroscopic studies.

via @interarchive

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<p>Chì mi rè geàrd na h-oidhche<br>dreòs air chrith ’na fhroidhneas thall air fàire,<br>a’ clapail le a sgiathaibh,<br>a’ sgapadh ’s a’ ciaradh rionnagan na h-àird’ ud…</p><p>—“Bisearta”, by Deòrsa Mac Iain Deòrsa (George Campbell Hay, 1915–1984). Born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a>, 8 Dec, Hay fought in North Africa & winessed the Allied bombing of Bizerte in 1943</p><p>1/7</p><p><a href="/tags/scottish/" rel="tag">#Scottish</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/gaelic/" rel="tag">#Gaelic</a> <a href="/tags/gaidhlig/" rel="tag">#Gaidhlig</a> <a href="/tags/poem/" rel="tag">#poem</a> <a href="/tags/poetry/" rel="tag">#poetry</a> <a href="/tags/warpoetry/" rel="tag">#Warpoetry</a> <a href="/tags/ww2/" rel="tag">#WW2</a></p>

Deorsa Mac lain Deòrsa (George Campbell Hay)
Bisearta

Chì mi rè geard na h-oidhche
dreòs air chrith ’na fhroidhneas thall air fàire,
a’ clapail le a sgiathaibh,
a’sgapadh ’s a’ ciaradh rionnagan na h-àird’ ud.

Shaoileadh tu gun cluinnte,
ge cian, o ’bhuillsgein ochanaich no caoineadh,
ràn corraich no gàir fuatha,
comhart chon cuthaich uaith no ulfhairt fhaolchon,
gun ruigeadh drannd an fhòirneirt
on fhùirneis òmair iomall fhèin an t-saoghail.
Ach siud a’ dol an leud e
ri oir an speur an tostachd olc is aognaidh.

C’ainm nochd a th’ orra,
na sràidean bochda anns an sgeith gach uinneag
a lasraichean ’s a deatach,
a sradagan is sgreadail a luchd thuinidh,
is taigh air thaigh ga reubadh
am broinn a chèile am brùchdadh toit’ a’ tuiteam?
Is cò a-nochd tha ’g atach
am Bàs a theachd gu grad ’nan cainntibh uile,
no a’ spàirn measg chlach is shailthean
air bhàinidh a’ gairm air cobhair, is nach cluinnear?
Cò a-nochd a phàigheas
seann chìs àbhaisteach na fala cumant?

Uair dearg mar lod na h-àraich,
uair bàn mar ghile thràighte an eagail èitigh,
a’ dìreadh ’a uair a’ teàrnadh,
a’ sìneadh le sitheadh àrd ’s a’ call a mheudachd,
a’ fannachadh car aitil
’s ag at mar anail dhiabhail air dhèinead,
an t-Olc ’na chridhe ’s ’na chuisle,
chì mi ’na bhuillean a’ sìoladh ’s a’ leum e.
Tha ’n dreòs ’na oillt air fàire,
’na fhàinne ròis is òir am bun nan speuran,
a’ breugnachadh ’s ag àicheadh
le ’shoillse sèimhe àrsaidh àrd nan reultan.

Bizerta
translated by George Campbell Hay

I see during the night guard
a blaze flickering, fringing the skyline over yonder,
beating with its wings
and scattering and dimming the stars of that airt.

You would think that there would be heard
from its midst, though far away, wailing and lamentation,
the roar of rage and the yell of hate,
the barking of frenzied dogs from it or the howling of wolves,
that the snarl of violence would reach
from yon amber furnace the very edge of the world;
but yonder it spreads
along the rim of the sky in evil ghastly silence.

What is their name tonight,
the poor streets where every window spews
its flame and smoke,
its sparks and the screaming of its inmates,
while house upon house is rent
and collapses in a gust of smoke?
And who tonight are beseeching
Death to come quickly in all their tongues,
or are struggling among stones and beams,
crying in frenzy for help, and are not heard?
Who tonight is paying
the old accustomed tax of common blood?

Now red like a battlefield puddle,
now pale like the drained whiteness of foul fear,
climbing and sinking,
reaching and darting up and shrinking in size,
growing faint for a moment
and swelling like the breath of a devil in intensity,
I see Evil as a pulse and a heart
declining and leaping in throbs.
The blaze, a horror on the skyline,
a ring of rose and gold at the foot of the sky,
belies and denies
with its light the ancient high tranquillity of the stars.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1140. The French scholar Peter Abelard is found guilty of heresy at the Council of Soissons. </p><p>This council was convened by the Church to examine his book "Theologia Summi Boni", which was seen as challenging orthodox Christian doctrine. Abelard's rational approach to theology and his emphasis on applying logic to faith led to suspicions among church authorities. </p><p>Books by Peter Abelard at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/5441" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/5441"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/5441</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Miniatura medievale dal Roman de la Rose raffigurante Abelardo ed Eloisa.

A vibrant painting depicting a conversation between a man and a woman.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1788, Sarah Josepha Hale was born.</p><p>"Sarah Josepha Buell Hale (October 24, 1788 – April 30, 1879) was an American writer, activist, and editor of the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the Civil War, Godey's Lady's Book.[1] She was the author of the nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb". Hale famously campaigned for the creation of the American Thanksgiving holiday...."</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Josepha_Hale" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Josepha_Hale"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Jo</span><span class="invisible">sepha_Hale</span></a></p><p>Hale's works at PG:</p><p><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=Sarah+Josepha+Hale" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=Sarah+Josepha+Hale"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/searc</span><span class="invisible">h/?query=Sarah+Josepha+Hale</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/magazines/" rel="tag">#magazines</a></p>

Portrait of Sarah Josepha Hale. Painted by James Reid Lambdin

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<p>American writer, historian and poet Elizabeth Fries Ellet died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1877.</p><p>She is best known for her works on women’s contributions to American history, particularly during the American Revolutionary War. Her extensive research and writings helped to highlight the often overlooked roles that women played in significant historical events.</p><p>Books by Elizabeth F. Ellet at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/45321" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/45321"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/45321</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/poetry/" rel="tag">#poetry</a> <a href="/tags/history/" rel="tag">#history</a></p>

Elizabeth Ellet
Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891 -- Author Emmet, Thomas Addis, 1828-1919 -- Collector - New York Digital Library image, information, site

A monochromatic image featuring a woman with long hair, captured in the past.

Cover of The Women of The American Revolution, Vol. 1 by E. F. Ellet.

"The Women of the American Revolution, Volume 1" by Elizabeth Fries Ellet, published in 1848, is a seminal work that documents the often overlooked contributions of women during the American Revolutionary War. Ellet's meticulous research and engaging narrative style provide a detailed and vivid portrayal of the lives, sacrifices, and achievements of women who played crucial roles in the struggle for American independence.

Elizabeth Fries Ellet’s "The Women of the American Revolution, Volume 1" remains an important work for its detailed and compassionate portrayal of the contributions of women during a pivotal period in American history. Through her pioneering research, Ellet ensured that the bravery and sacrifices of these women were recorded and honored, providing a richer and more inclusive understanding of the Revolutionary War.

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<p><a href="/tags/onthisday/" rel="tag">#Onthisday</a> in 1852, in the Corinthian Hall of Rochester, NY, Frederick Douglass gave his famous speech now known as "What to the Slave Is the 4th of July?". The fact that it was given on the fifth and not the fourth was significant: <a href="https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/frederick-douglass-fourth-july-speech" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="publicdomainreview.org/collection/frederick-douglass-fourth-july-speech"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">publicdomainreview.org/collect</span><span class="invisible">ion/frederick-douglass-fourth-july-speech</span></a> <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#otd</a></p>

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<p>"It's much more entertaining to live books than to write them."<br>Daddy-Long-Legs</p><p>American writer Jean Webster (pen name of Alice Jane Chandler Webster) died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1916.</p><p>Webster's first novel, "When Patty Went to College" (1903), was based on her experiences at Vassar and reflected her humor and insight into college life. Her most known novels are "Daddy-Long-Legs" (1912) and its sequel "Dear Enemy" (1915).</p><p>Books by Jean Webster at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/99" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/99"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/99</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

American novelist Jean Webster (1876-1916)
Unknown (Bain News Service, publisher) - This image is available from the United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs division under the digital ID ggbain.18619.

Vintage portrait of a woman in black and white.

Jerry Junior by Jean Webster.

"Jerry Junior" is a novel written by Jean Webster, published in 1907. Known for its light-hearted and humorous tone, the book reflects Webster's characteristic charm and wit.

The story is set in a picturesque Italian village, which adds a romantic and idyllic backdrop to the unfolding events.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1783.</p><p>The Montgolfier brothers publicly demonstrate their montgolfière (hot air balloon).</p><p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1784.</p><p>Élisabeth Thible becomes the first woman to fly in an untethered hot air balloon. Her flight covers four kilometres in 45 minutes, and reached 1,500 metres altitude (estimated)</p><p><a href="/tags/aviation/" rel="tag">#aviation</a> <a href="/tags/hotairballoon/" rel="tag">#hotairballoon</a></p>

First public demonstration in Annonay, 4 June 1783

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<p>"All invitations must proceed from heaven perhaps; perhaps it is futile for men to initiate their own unity, they do but widen the gulfs between them by the attempt."</p><p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1924.</p><p>E. M. Forster's novel A Passage to India is published in the U.K. He will write no further fiction in the remaining 46 years of his life. </p><p>A Passage To India at PG:<br><a href="https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/61221" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>gutenberg.org/ebooks/61221</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

First edition cover of A Passage To India, 1924.

A Passage to India is a 1924 novel by English author E. M. Forster set against the backdrop of the British Raj and the Indian independence movement in the 1920s. It was selected as one of the 100 great works of 20th century English literature by the Modern Library and won the 1924 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction. Time magazine included the novel in its "All Time 100 Novels" list. The novel is based on Forster's experiences in India, deriving the title from Walt Whitman's 1870 poem "Passage to India" in Leaves of Grass.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1917.</p><p>The first Pulitzer Prizes are awarded: Laura E. Richards, Maude H. Elliott, and Florence Hall receive the first for biography (for Julia Ward Howe), Jean Jules Jusserand the first for history with With Americans of Past and Present Days, and Herbert B. Swope the first for journalism for his work for the New York World.</p><p><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38648" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38648</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39954" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39954</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Cover of Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910 by Richards, Elliott, and Hall

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<p><a href="/tags/onthisday/" rel="tag">#OnThisDay</a>, 11 Jun 1987, Diane Abbott is elected to the British Parliament. She is the first Black woman to become an MP.</p><p>Abbott has held shadow cabinet posts in the Labour party, and is the longest serving Black MP. She is standing for re-election in the 2024 UK general election.</p><p><a href="/tags/womeninhistory/" rel="tag">#WomenInHistory</a> <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> <a href="/tags/history/" rel="tag">#History</a> <a href="/tags/womenshistory/" rel="tag">#WomensHistory</a> <a href="/tags/britishhistory/" rel="tag">#BritishHistory</a></p>

Diane Abbott in 1987, with the Houses of Parliament in the background. She is a black woman, smiling and waving her hands in excitement.

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<p>Scottish botanist and paleobotanist Robert Brown died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1858.</p><p>In 1827, while observing pollen grains suspended in water under a microscope, Brown discovered the random movement of particles, later known as Brownian motion. He was the first to describe the cell nucleus, which he observed in orchid cells in 1831. He also made significant contributions to the classification of plants, introducing new families and genera. </p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/science/" rel="tag">#science</a> <a href="/tags/botany/" rel="tag">#botany</a></p>

Portrait of a person (Robert Brown), 1820. A captivating depiction of an individual by an unknown artist.

The miscellaneous botanical works of Robert Brown
by Brown, Robert, 1773-1858; Bennett, John Joseph, 1801-1876.

"The Miscellaneous Botanical Works of Robert Brown" is a collection of Brown's significant contributions to the field of botany, encapsulating his research, observations, and theoretical advancements. These works are foundational to various areas within botany and reflect Brown's meticulous scientific approach.

Brown's meticulous documentation and classification work laid the groundwork for modern botany. His discoveries regarding cell structure and motion influenced subsequent research in both botany and other scientific fields.

Brown introduced several key terms and concepts that are still in use today, such as "gymnosperm" and "angiosperm," aiding in the standardization of botanical nomenclature.

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<p>Portuguese poet Luís de Camões died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1580.</p><p>"Os Lusíadas" (1572) is considered Camões' magnum opus. The epic poem consists of ten cantos and is written in ottava rima. The poem celebrates the voyage of Vasco da Gama and the Portuguese discoveries, blending historical events with mythological elements. It extols the virtues of bravery, patriotism, and the divine mission of the Portuguese people.</p><p>Books by Luís de Camões at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1183" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1183"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/1183</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/poetry/" rel="tag">#poetry</a></p>

The portrait of Camões by Fernão Gomes, copied by Luís de Resende. This is considered to be the most authentic portrait of the poet, whose original, which has been lost, was painted while he was still alive.

An illustration of a bearded man wearing a collar.

Cover of the 1572 edition of Lusíadas.

"Os Lusíadas" ("The Lusiads") is an epic poem by Luís de Camões, first published in 1572. It is considered the most important work in Portuguese literature and a masterpiece of world literature. The poem celebrates the Portuguese voyages of discovery during the Age of Exploration, particularly the journey of Vasco da Gama to India.

"Os Lusíadas" consists of 10 cantos, containing a total of 1,102 stanzas, written in ottava rima (a stanza of eight lines with an abababcc rhyme scheme).

The poem is a blend of historical narrative and mythological elements, combining real events with classical allusions and divine interventions.

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<p>American journalist, teacher, playwright, and poet Angelina Weld Grimké died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1958.</p><p>Grimké was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural and artistic movement centered in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s and 1930s. Some of her well-known poems include "The Eyes of My Regret," "Tenebris," and "The Black Finger." These works often reflect her personal struggles and the broader societal challenges faced by African Americans.</p><p><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65112" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65112</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Angelina W. Grimké from a 1923 publication Negro Poets and their Poems.

An old black and white photo of a woman with short hair, exuding timeless elegance and grace.

Rachel: A Play in Three Acts by Angelina Weld Grimké.

"Rachel: A Play in Three Acts" is a groundbreaking work by Angelina Weld Grimké, an influential African American playwright, poet, and journalist. The play, written in 1916, is notable for its exploration of racial issues, particularly lynching, and its focus on the psychological and emotional impact of racism on African American families.

"Rachel" is a three-act play that revolves around the life of Rachel Loving, a young African American woman who is deeply affected by the racial injustices faced by her family and community.

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<p>In front of me a girl with bare feet,<br>in a beribboned dress, picks white<br>flowers in a field somewhere near Pompeii…</p><p>—Stewart Conn, “Springtime”<br>published in IN THE KIBBLE PALACE (Bloodaxe, 1987)</p><p>Pompeii was destroyed possibly <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a>, 24 Oct, 79CE</p><p><a href="https://www.museoarcheologiconapoli.it/portfolio-item/affreschi/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.museoarcheologiconapoli.it/portfolio-item/affreschi/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.museoarcheologiconapoli.it</span><span class="invisible">/portfolio-item/affreschi/</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/scottish/" rel="tag">#Scottish</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/classical/" rel="tag">#classical</a> <a href="/tags/roman/" rel="tag">#Roman</a> <a href="/tags/archaeology/" rel="tag">#archaeology</a> <a href="/tags/poem/" rel="tag">#poem</a> <a href="/tags/poetry/" rel="tag">#poetry</a> <a href="/tags/pompeii/" rel="tag">#Pompeii</a></p>

Stewart Conn
Springtime

In front of me a girl with bare feet,
in a beribboned dress, picks white
flowers in a field somewhere near Pompeii.

Each day I look at her, head straight,
right hand outstretched as she delicately
plucks the stem. Was she there that night

the lava flowed, birds shrivelled in the sky
and lovers turned to ash, where they lay?
If so, what had she done to deserve it?

I wonder, will it ever be
Springtime again, the blood flow freely;
or has man blighted all hope of recovery?

We are on borrowed time, you and I
and have been from the outset.
All that is left, is to live lovingly.

“Flora”
da Stabiae, Villa di Arianna inv. 8834
www.museoarcheologiconapoli.it

A Roman fresco from Pompeii. Painted on a green background, a young woman, wearing a loose, flowing robe of white and yellow, walks away from the viewer. In her left arm she carries a basket of flowers; her dress slips off her right shoulder as she reaches out to pluck a shoot from a tall flowering plant beside her.

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<p>British poet and literary critic Lascelles Abercrombie died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1938.</p><p>He was a prominent member of the Georgian poets. He was particularly known for his verse dramas & dramatic monologues such as The Sale of Saint Thomas and Deborah.</p><p><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/3649" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/3649"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/3649</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/poetry/" rel="tag">#poetry</a></p>

Abercrombie is often shown in a seated pose, wearing a suit with a slightly disheveled look, which lends a sense of relaxed seriousness. His face is framed by a head of thick, wavy hair, and he sports a thoughtful, somewhat intense gaze, as if deeply engaged in thought or lost in a literary idea.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OtD</a> 5 Jun 1993 EMT Breonna Taylor, recently killed by police, was born in Grand Rapids, MI. Taylor, an unarmed Black woman, was shot 8 times and killed in her home by officers with a drugs warrant. No drugs were found <a href="https://t.co/wc1K52LTw2" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>t.co/wc1K52LTw2</a></p>

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<p>American writer William Sydney Porter died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1910.</p><p>O. Henry's stories are known for their memorable characters, vivid descriptions, and especially their surprise endings. Some of his most famous stories include "The Gift of the Magi," "The Ransom of Red Chief," "The Last Leaf," and "The Cop and the Anthem."</p><p>Books by O. Henry at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/634" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/634"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/634</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Portrait by W. M. Vanderweyde (1909)
W.M. Vanderweyde, New York - NYPL Digital Gallery

A monochrome image of a man seated in a chair.

The front cover of the first edition of the short story anthology The Four Million by O. Henry, published on April 10, 1906 by McClure, Phillips and Company, New York, 1906.
O. Henry - The 1906 first edition cover: https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth139379/m1/1/

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<p>French science writer Amédée Guillemin was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1826.</p><p>Guillemin presently started writing books of physics and astronomy which became very popular. He wrote "The Sky" and "The Physical World" (5 vols.). He also wrote a series of booklets about astronomy and physics under the title "Small popular encyclopaedia", a scientifically sound but accessible collection about sciences and their applications.</p><p>Books by Amédée Guillemin at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/9614" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/9614"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/9614</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/physics/" rel="tag">#physics</a> <a href="/tags/astronomy/" rel="tag">#astronomy</a></p>

Photo of Amédée Guillemin.

An aged photograph featuring a man sporting a long beard, capturing a timeless style.

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<p>Today, October 21, 2025, we are officially 10 years in the future from the future that Marty McFly, Jennifer, and Doc Brown travelled to in "Back to the Future Part II".</p><p>Somehow *still* needing roads.</p><p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> <a href="/tags/backtothefuture/" rel="tag">#BackToTheFuture</a> <a href="/tags/movies/" rel="tag">#Movies</a> <a href="/tags/cinemastodon/" rel="tag">#CineMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/filmmastodon/" rel="tag">#FilmMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/80s/" rel="tag">#80s</a> <a href="/tags/onthisday/" rel="tag">#OnThisDay</a> <a href="/tags/bttf/" rel="tag">#BTTF</a> <a href="/tags/entertainment/" rel="tag">#Entertainment</a> <a href="/tags/popculture/" rel="tag">#PopCulture</a></p>

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<p>Happy 25th anniversary to this Daily Mail article from the year 2000, proclaiming that internet "may be just a passing fad as millions give up on it".</p><p><a href="/tags/internet/" rel="tag">#internet</a> <a href="/tags/theweb/" rel="tag">#TheWeb</a> <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> <a href="/tags/onthisday/" rel="tag">#OnThisDay</a> <a href="/tags/history/" rel="tag">#history</a></p>

A photograph of a Daily Mail newspaper article from December 5, 2000, with the headline "Internet 'may be just a passing fad as millions give up on it'". The article includes a cropped photo showing hands typing on a keyboard in front of a computer displaying a website.

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<p>American writer and editor Lucretia Peabody Hale died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1900.</p><p>Lucretia's most famous work is the series of humorous stories about the Peterkin family, which were originally published in magazines and later collected into books. As part of the broader movement for women's rights in the 19th century, Hale's writings and public activities contributed to the dialogue on women's education and social roles.</p><p>Books by Lucretia Peabody Hale at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1092" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1092"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/1092</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Lucretia Peabody Hale (2 September 1820-12 June 1900) American author born in Boston, Massachusetts.

Lucretia Peabody Hale (1820-1904), an influential figure in the 19th century, made significant contributions to literature and women's rights.

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<p><a href="/tags/onthisday/" rel="tag">#OnThisDay</a>, 23 Oct 1915, 20,000+ women march in a 5 mile long parade through New York City, USA, demanding the right to vote.</p><p>There is no record of African-American women being invited to join the march.</p><p><a href="/tags/womeninhistory/" rel="tag">#WomenInHistory</a> <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> <a href="/tags/history/" rel="tag">#History</a> <a href="/tags/womenshistory/" rel="tag">#WomensHistory</a> <a href="/tags/votesforwomen/" rel="tag">#VotesForWomen</a> <a href="/tags/americanhistory/" rel="tag">#AmericanHistory</a> <a href="/tags/histodons/" rel="tag">#Histodons</a><br>1/2</p>

large crowds watch the parade. The front has 24 women all in white and carrying banners. Everyone is white.

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