Today’s historical highlights include book reviews, a news story, upcoming events, articles, and even a video, all touching on history.
These two books about rare books seem interesting, especially the one tracing a Gutenberg Bible over 500 years.
Wasn’t it sad to hear about Notre Dame burning? Here’s a heartening look at ten cathedrals that have been rebuilt over the centuries, some after repeated pummeling by fire, war, or earthquakes.
Several museums are hosting exhibits to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, and the Library of Congress is hosting events to mark the 200th anniversary of Walt Whitman’s birth.
Check out this interview with a historian who still types his notes on a typewriter.
Learn about two artists of the Italian Renaissance.
Jewelry inspired by Frida Kahlo is proliferating. (See also: My review of picture books about Frida Kahlo.)
Finally, a fun video: “Explore the art and life of Andy Warhol through the food he depicted as well as the food he actually ate.” (See also: My review of picture books about Warhol.)