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US Election 2024

Hunter Biden pardon will be ‘dark mark’ on Biden legacy: historian

President Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, has caused a stir among political circles and historians alike. Douglas…

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US Election 2024

Historian with streak of accurate election forecasts since 1984 falls short after 2024 Trump victory

Historian Allan Lichtman, known for accurately predicting presidential elections since 1984, faced a surprising turn of events this cycle as…

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Canada

Manitoba historian concerned residential school denialism will rise after Biden’s apology in U.S.

As a young child, Dennis Saddleman’s mother always ensured he knew how much she loved him, gave him kisses on…

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Entertainment

Newfoundland grandmothers can wail on the accordion. A historian wants them on stage

If there’s a circle of Newfoundlanders gathered in someone’s kitchen in the fishing community of Flatrock, there’s a good chance Madonna…

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Canada

Vancouver’s attitude towards snow hasn’t changed in over 100 years, says historian

Snow seems to bring out the worst in Vancouver, with stalled buses, spun out cars, and a city paralyzed by a few…

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Canada

WW I Sikh solider buried in Kitchener remembered as ‘a fierce soldier,’ historian says

When historian Sandeep Singh Brar thinks about Pte. Buckam Singh, he sees a pioneer. Born in December 1893 in Punjab,…

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Halifax

Mi’kmaw historian, author, activist Dan Paul dies

Daniel Paul, an elder of Miꞌkmaw, author, columnist and human rights activist, passed away early Tuesday morning in Halifax. He…

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