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Pikes Peak Library District History Symposium

I am very proud of the library system here where I live and wanted to share this information about an upcoming history symposium.

The Pikes Peak Library District has a yearly history symposium and this years subject is Disasters in the Pikes Peak Region. Although the June 9, 2012 event has 'sold out' its free seats, you can still view the speakers via live streaming at the following…

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Added by Doris McCraw on May 31, 2012 at 10:21pm — No Comments

The Hatfields and McCoys, Coming Soon to the History Channel !

Could be great !

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bill-paxton-joins-kevin-costner-223603

Added by James Allder on August 16, 2011 at 9:30am — 7 Comments

The Green Cavalry Horse

People seem to think that all cavalry mounts were perfectly trained and ready to go on campaign and into battle with no issues (i.e., like in the movies). The reality, sad to say, is somewhat different and even the smallest things can cause problems unless horses are conditioned for it. Even things as trivial as the noise of a saber being drawn or waving a sword above the horse's head can cause a real rodeo unless the horse has been desensitized.

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Added by Adam Lid on December 23, 2009 at 11:00am — 3 Comments

Don't look for history at what used to be The History Channel

Don’t go looking for history anymore at what used to be The History Channel. The programming distributor that once wanted to present history, now wants to make history instead.

There’s been little notice that the History Channel has been re-branded simply as History, sometimes identified as History.com. Notice its new logo when tuning in.

Together with the change in re-branding has come a change in focus. Entertainment, and no… Continue

Added by Eric James on November 23, 2009 at 2:30pm — 13 Comments

More History Closed

Last Monday as I returned from a trip to El Paso, I took Highway 90 as an alternative to IH10. I stopped several places along to way to see things I had not seen in years, or not at all. Among the things I noticed that bothered me are the condition of Judge Roy Bean's Jersey Lilly and Alamo Village outside Bracketville.

Back in the mid seventies my wife and I visited West Texas, including Juge Roy Bean's Jersey Lilly bar. It was still in fair condition, and seemed well cared for.… Continue

Added by Richard W. Shannon on September 20, 2009 at 12:27pm — 9 Comments

History International Channel: Sin City of the West

Howdy!

For those who haven't seen my Lost Worlds TV show, you should be able to catch it this Sunday at 2:00 (ET) on the History International Channel.

This one is about Deadwood.

I hope you can catch it!

Cheers,

Sherry

Added by Sherry Monahan on April 23, 2009 at 5:58am — 1 Comment