Lenora Rogers's Blog, page 38
May 5, 2017
Lost America: William Wilkinson House, Providence, Rhode Island.
American history–or the history of any land–is more than just political events, leaders, battles, and the kind of thing you find in history books. It’s about people’s homes, families and private lives; indeed that is the bulk of history, and virtually none of it ever makes it into the historical record. I’m taken by photos like the one above, which is of a house owned by one William Wilkinson, which stood at 69 College Street in Providence, Rhode Island. It’s a beautiful Fede...
May 4, 2017
A CERTAIN MEASURE OF PERFECTION David Joris (c. 1501 – 1...
A CERTAIN MEASURE OF PERFECTION
David Joris (c. 1501 – 1556) was a theologian generally regarded as an Anabaptist but who actually went through several separate phases over the course of his life and who is sometimes cited as the… Source: David Joris & his alter ego, Jan van Brugge
via David Joris & his alter ego, Jan van Brugge — A CERTAIN MEASURE OF PERFECTION
May 3, 2017
English Knight: Thomas Erpingham
Thomas Erpingham
Thomas Erpingham was born in 1357-58 to local landowner; Sir John Erpingham, whose family had held the manor of Erpingham since 1234. Thomas would step onto the military stage in his early twenties, becoming a Norfolk hero.
In 1379, Thomas Erpingham entered the retinue (band of attendants, accompanying an important person) of the Second Earl of Salisbury and Captain of Calais, William de Montacute.
On the 13th September 1380, Thomas Erpingham ente...
English Knight: Thomas Erpingham
Thomas Erpingham
Thomas Erpingham was born in 1357-58 to local landowner; Sir John Erpingham, whose family had held the manor of Erpingham since 1234. Thomas would step onto the military stage in his early twenties, becoming a Norfolk hero.
In 1379, Thomas Erpingham entered the retinue (band of attendants, accompanying an important person) of the Second Earl of Salisbury and Captain of Calais, William de Montacute.
On the 13th September 1380, Thomas Erpingham ente...
At Handworks: Our H.O. Studley Poster
We will release our first-ever poster of the H.O. Studley Tool Cabinet when Handworks opens on May 19, 2017. Then, after Handworks, we will sell the poster in the Lost Art Press online store to everyone else.
The poster features an image of the cabinet taken by Narayan Nayar, the photographer for the book “Virtuoso: The Tool Cabinet and Workbench of H.O. Studley.” The 13” x 19” poster will be printed on 80 lb. recycled stock with a matte coating. At Handworks, the poster will...
May 2, 2017
Din Lligwy Ancient Settlement, Near Moelfre, Anglesey, Wales
House foundations at Din Lligwy by Velela (Wikimedia Commons).
OS Grid Reference: SH 49717 86134. At the eastern edge of Coed cae’r-gaer woods near Rhos Lligwy, Anglesey, stands the well-preserved ancient settlement of Din Lligwy, dating for the most part from the 3rd and 4th centuries AD when it was occupied by a Romano-British tribe, though the first settlers here were people from the late Iron Age period. Set within a walled enclosure there are a couple o...
FLOTUS McKinley: White House Invalid
William and Ida McKinley. In his eyes, she was always the prettiest girl in Canton, Ohio.
Many historians claim William McKinley would have been a far greater president had he not been so distracted by his invalid wife.
Ida McKinley: Candidate’s Wife
Willi9am and Ida McKinley at their 25th Anniversary Party.
Shortly before the 1896 election, William and Ida McKinley celebrated their Silver Anniversary. More than six hundred guests attended a huge party as Ohio G...
May 1, 2017
“L’après-midi d’un faune’ with Choreography by Enzo Celli….
Choreography:
Performers:
Elisabetta Minutoli, Daniele Toti, & Cialì Sposato.
“L’APRÈS-MIDI D’UN FAUN”
“The right mix between dance-maker and dance could be found in Après-midi d’un Faun, choreographed by Enzo Celli. Après-midi d’un Faun played with the lushness of Debussy’s iconic score and the dancers’ subtle animalistic qualities, seamlessly traveling from floor to standing. Dancers moved with the lightness of air, adding to the dreaminess of the dance. Taking...
