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Afterwards: Contemporary photography confronting the past (2011)
/0 Comments/in Newsletter/by Jaan PillAfterwards is edited by Nathalie Herschdorfer, a photography historian and curator. In pictures and texts, this book explores the evolving conventions of documentary photography. Research suggests that our brains are not wired for comprehension of events involving thousands or millions of people. Our brains are better wired to comprehend events through our aquaintance with the experiences […]
We look forward to the May 16, 2012 “Etobicoke and 1812” lecture by Denise Harris
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe Long Branch Historical Society looks forward to participating in the May 16, 2012 Etobicoke and 1812 lecture by Denise Harris, president of the Etobicoke Historical Society. The event, in commemoration of the War of 1812, will take place at the Mimico Centennial Library. We are pleased to promote the lecture to our members and […]
How would you compare Mimico 20/20 and the Lakeview Legacy Project?
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga/by Jaan PillUpdate: A Feb. 15, 2014 Globe and Mail article is entitled: “Aggressive development: Inside the building and selling of a Toronto condo tower.” [End of update] The following comments are in reply to David Switzer’s helpful comments in response to a previous blog. There is much value in talking about how Mimico and Lakeview […]
Ron Williamson shares an overview of early North American warfare in “The House of Cut-Off Heads”
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillRecently I read Chapter 8 of a book entitled The taking and displaying of human body parts by Amerindians (2007). Beautifully written and informative, the chapter is by the Canadian archaeologist Ron Williamson. The full title of the chapter is: “Otintsiskiaj ondaon” (“The House of Cut-Off Heads”): The history and archaeology of Northern Iroquoian trophy […]