History Schmistory: August 28. Go get ’em Tommy!
Monday, August 28, 2023
1830: Peter Cooper introduces Tom Thumb, the first American steam-powered locomotive, by racing it against a horse-drawn carriage. Horse claims he wasn’t ready and calls for a do-over.
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History Schmistory: August 26. Well, let him out!
Saturday, August 26, 2023
1819: Britain’s Prince Albert is born. Doctor uses can opener.
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History Schmistory: August 25. Life on the Moon?
Friday, August 25, 2023
1835: The New York Sun begins to perpetuate what later became known as the Great Moon Hoax, six articles written by a fictitious doctor who claimed that he viewed the moon through “an immense telescope of an entirely new principle” and discovered it was inhabited by, among other things, bat-people…
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See page for author [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
The articles caused quite a stir, not seen again until another bat-like hoax hit the mainstream many moons later…
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Tales of Tourists Walking Around Aimlessly: Florence, Italy
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Ah, beautiful Florence Italy. Nestled in the hills of Tuscany, this one time medieval colossus thrives today as a mecca for tourists, students, and artists. Home to Renaissance superstars such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Giotto, and Botticelli. Does the world’s next great artist walk these streets today, disguised as an unsuspecting tourist? Only posterity can know, next time on TALES OF TOURISTS WALKING AROUND AIMLESSLY!
History Schmistory: September 3. “Sooooo… what side where you on?”
Saturday, September 3, 2022
1994: Russia and China formally agree to stop pointing nukes at each other.  All eyes turn to the Montagues and Capulets.
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By Sir John Gilbert [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
History Schmistory: September 1. Where’s Leo?
Thursday, September 1, 2022
1985: 73 years after the sinking of the Titanic, the ship’s remains are found by a joint French-US expedition. Women and children get the news first.
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By F.G.O. Stuart (1843-1923) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Video Schmistory: January 15
Saturday, January 15, 2022
It’s a sticky wicket on this day in History. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od_klti_k-M]
New York Times: Europe travel tips if you were born yesterday or are really stupid
Monday, September 28, 2020
Don’t you hate newspaper articles that tell you everything you already know? Today, The New York Times offers money saving Europe travel tips like “Be Flexible,” “Don’t just fly nonstop,” and “fly into nearby cities if it’s cheaper.” C’mon, gray lady! You’re better than that!
Pics from Marco Polo Live!
Saturday, September 17, 2011
MarcoWestFest2011, a set on Flickr.
Marco Polo rocked the house at WestFest, the fall festival in Seattle today. Lots of fun and a bunch of new friends. Big thanks to Jim Dever from KING-TV’s Evening Magazine for hosting the show!
MarcoNauts Abroad! The Acropolis. Athens, Greece.
Monday, September 5, 2011
