Thomas Baker

October 27 – November 2 Happy Halloween, or Samhain. Before it became a night for trick-or-treating, it was a Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest and beginning of winter on November 1st. Over centuries, Christi…

That's only scratching the surface. This week in history is packed with drama, discovery, and a little big of fright. 👻
If you want to dive into the spooky side of this week, check out my latest blog post!
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1886: The Statue of Liberty is dedicated in New York, followed by the first confetti parade
1898: Cheerleading begins as Johnny Campbell leads the crowd cheering on the football team at the University of Minnesota
1923: The Ottoman Empire officially falls
1997: The Titanic premieres in Tokyo

312: Emperor Constantine has his Vision of the Cross, which began his and the Roman Empire's conversion to Christianity
1517: Martin Luther publishes his 95 Theses, beginning the Protestant Revolution
1541: Michelangelo finishes painting The Last Judgement on the Sistine Chapel's alter wall

So much has happened this week in history, not just Halloween! From religious revolutions to artistic masterpieces, the last week of October has always been one for the books. Let's take a quick look:

Wow, how am I only seeing this now? I’ve had burnout so many times before, and this was so helpful. Hopefully next time it happens, I’ll be able to manage it more mindfully.

I love this video, it is so engaging and upbeat. Its making me want to doodle or get back into my creative writing

October 20 – 26 The End of the World Across the 20th century, humanity has faced days when the future seemed uncertain, when economies crumbled, nations panicked, and the clock approached midnight. This week in hi…

Panic. Pride. Power.
This week we explores how each nearly brought humanity to its end.
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In reality, it was just called the World Series, and it was to proclaim the best in the world. The New York World never published anything about the series. The story about its name was entirely made up by Nick Auf Der Maur in the Montreal Gazette in the 90s. This myth has just spread everywhere.

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October 13 – 19 Some weeks in history seem to sparkle with creativity. Moments when ideas leapt off the page, onto the airwaves, and eventually into our collective imagination. This week marks the birth of some of…

A bear, a broadcast, and a mouse.
All began this week in history. Read more here:
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The Man Who Read His Own Obituary The Story Behind the Nobel Prize Every October, the world’s attention shifts to Stockholm and Oslo, where some of the greatest minds are recognized and awarded for their discoveries and innov…

Before the Nobel Prize, there was a headline. "The Merchant of Death is Dead." Except, he wasn't dead.
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The World’s Series “You know what hurts me the most? The NBA World Champions… of what? The United States”Noah Lyles He’s got a point. Most American sports crown their winners world champions w…

It's playoff baseball season and I WANT IT ALL. Ever wonder why it's called the World Series when it is just American Teams?
Here's the Story and the Myth.
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I really enjoyed your blog. As someone who does CrossFit, I’ve seen firsthand how both play a role in progress. Motivation is what gets me into the gym after a long day, but discipline is what keeps me showing up consistently and pushing through the tough workouts when I’d rather quit.

Sept 29 – Oct 5 The Architects of Order On October 5th, 1582, nothing happened. The date never existed. As part of Pope Gregory XIII’s effort to reform the Julian calendar, the pope ordered ten days to be sk…

On October 5th, 1582... Nothing Happened. The day didn't exist. Find out why and more about the Architects of Order:
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September 22-28 The Good, the Bad, and the Bold History is rarely simple. Some weeks shine with progress, and others are marked by death, war, and tragedy. This week brings us tales of superstition, bold voyages, …

What do witch trials, the Bill of Rights, and a woman biking around the world have in common?
They all happened This Week in History. Dive into the good, the bad and the bold.
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September 15 – 21 Seize the Opportunity The greatest stories in history rarely begin as grand plans. They begin as small sparks of luck, a strange island, a spoiled petri dish, a crowded ship. What makes these momen…

The Greatest Stories in History starts small, a lucky break, a wild idea. It's not luck that makes it matter, but the people who ran with it.
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Can't wait to see what's in store on your blog Karanveer! I love space and fun facts about it, like did you know that a year on Venus is actually shorter than its days. A year on Venus lasts 225 Earth days, while a day lasts 243 Earth Days. 🌌

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This Week in History Exploring the past, one week at a time.

Took me a bit of research but I think I got the link working now

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Next is working on a banner

From the Battlefield of Marathon to millions of runners worldwide. How did a desperate run in 490 BCE turn into today's 42.195 km race?

Discover the story and why the British added extra kilometers to the run on my new blog, This Week in History: tbaker0deaeae446-ryqze.wordpress.com

There was so much history I wanted to write about this week; who knew this week came up every year throughout all of history 😆

From the Battlefield of Marathon to millions of runners worldwide. How did a desperate run in 490 BCE turn into today's 42.195 km race?

Discover the story and why the British added extra kilometers to the run on my new blog, This Week in History: tbaker0deaeae446-ryqze.wordpress.com