#historical stories

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[rockislandadultreads]

Historical Fiction: Best of 2022 releases

Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor

On a sultry August day in 1922, Jay Gatsby is shot dead in his West Egg swimming pool. To the police, it appears to be an open-and-shut case of murder/suicide when the body of George Wilson, a local mechanic, is found in the woods nearby. Then a diamond hairpin is discovered in the bushes by the pool, and three women fall under suspicion. Each holds a key that can unlock the truth to the mysterious life and death of this enigmatic millionaire. Daisy Buchanan once thought she might marry Gatsby—before her family was torn apart by an unspeakable tragedy that sent her into the arms of the philandering Tom Buchanan. Jordan Baker, Daisy’s best friend, guards a secret that derailed her promising golf career and threatens to ruin her friendship with Daisy as well. Catherine McCoy, a suffragette, fights for women’s freedom and independence, and especially for her sister, Myrtle Wilson, who’s trapped in a terrible marriage. Their stories unfold in the years leading up to that fateful summer of 1922, when all three of their lives are on the brink of unraveling. Each woman is pulled deeper into Jay Gatsby’s romantic obsession, with devastating consequences for all of them.

Peach Blossom Spring by Melissa Fu

"Within every misfortune there is a blessing and within every blessing, the seeds of misfortune, and so it goes, until the end of time." It is 1938 in China and, as a young wife, Meilin’s future is bright. But with the Japanese army approaching, Meilin and her four year old son, Renshu, are forced to flee their home. Relying on little but their wits and a beautifully illustrated hand scroll, filled with ancient fables that offer solace and wisdom, they must travel through a ravaged country, seeking refuge. Years later, Renshu has settled in America as Henry Dao. Though his daughter is desperate to understand her heritage, he refuses to talk about his childhood. How can he keep his family safe in this new land when the weight of his history threatens to drag them down? Yet how can Lily learn who she is if she can never know her family’s story? Spanning continents and generations, Peach Blossom Spring is a bold and moving look at the history of modern China, told through the story of one family. It’s about the power of our past, the hope for a better future, and the haunting question: What would it mean to finally be home?

Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang

Daiyu never wanted to be like the tragic heroine for whom she was named, revered for her beauty and cursed with heartbreak. But when she is kidnapped and smuggled across an ocean from China to America, Daiyu must relinquish the home and future she imagined for herself. Over the years that follow, she is forced to keep reinventing herself to survive. From a calligraphy school, to a San Francisco brothel, to a shop tucked into the Idaho mountains, we follow Daiyu on a desperate quest to outrun the tragedy that chases her. As anti-Chinese sentiment sweeps across the country in a wave of unimaginable violence, Daiyu must draw on each of the selves she has been—including the ones she most wants to leave behind—in order to finally claim her own name and story. At once a literary tour de force and a groundbreaking work of historical fiction, Four Treasures of the Sky announces Jenny Tinghui Zhang as an indelible new voice. Steeped in untold history and Chinese folklore, this novel is a spellbinding feat.

Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo-Anstine

"There is one every generation--a seer who keeps the stories." Luz "Little Light" Lopez, a tea leaf reader and laundress, is left to fend for herself after her older brother, Diego, a snake charmer and factory worker, is run out of town by a violent white mob. As Luz navigates 1930's Denver on her own, she begins to have visions that transport her to her Indigenous homeland in the nearby Lost Territory. Luz recollects her ancestors' origins, how her family flourished and how they were threatened. She bears witness to the sinister forces that have devastated her people and their homelands for generations. In the end, it is up to Luz to save her family stories from disappearing into oblivion. Written in Kali Fajardo-Anstine's singular voice, the wildly entertaining and complex lives of the Lopez family fill the pages of this multigenerational western saga. Woman of Light is a transfixing novel about survival, family secrets, and love, filled with an unforgettable cast of characters, all of whom are just as special, memorable, and complicated as our beloved heroine, Luz.

#historical fiction #historical stories #history #to read #tbr #booklr #booktok #book blog #reading recommendations #Book Recommendations #books to read #library books #best books 2022 #highly recommend #Highly Rated #books to check out

[timetravelingcourtney]

how are AG books good for growing boys? I just wondered, as a mom myself I think my boys would get bored. what interested them? Also are there any good boy character books out there you recommend?

Thanks for asking! My son read all the historical AG books simply because he loves history. It didn’t matter to him that the main characters are girls. It gave him a common language with his sisters that they all still use. They will ask, “oh, was that Felicity’s time or Josefina’s time?” However, it was the World books (Molly’s World, Addy’s World, etc) that he liked best. That said, my male students all loved “Hatchet”. I highly recommend. For younger boys, “Farmer Boy” is beloved. My kids still wax on and on about the breakfasts in that book.

#american girl #historical stories #books for boys #great questions #Farmer Boy #Hatchet #Molly’s World #Addy’s World

[lackadaisycal-art]

I'm getting so sick of major female characters in historical media being incredibly feisty, outspoken and public defenders of women's rights with little to no realistic repercussions. Yes it feels like pandering, yes it's unrealistic and takes me out of the story, yes the dialogue almost always rings false - but beyond all that I think it does such a disservice to the women who lived during those periods. I'm not embarrassed of the women in history who didn't use every chance they had to Stick It To The Man. I'm not ashamed of women who were resigned to or enjoyed their lot in life. They weren't letting the side down by not having and representing modern gender ideals. It says a lot about how you view average ordinary women if the idea of one of your main characters behaving like one makes them seem lame and uninteresting to you.

#feminism #media criticism #this doesn't apply to media with large casts of female characters where one or the other is uncommonly outspoken or ahead of her time #and it is dealt with realistically in the setting #im not saying women in the past couldnt be wild and headtsrong and revolutionary #i just think treating it as an essential whenever a female love interest gets added to a historical story about some man is wearing

[mplanetleaf]

అపూర్వనిధి - ఆనందజ్యోతి Episode 48 | Anandajyoti Folklore Novel | SMBAB

#youtube #అపూర్వనిధి #ఆనందజ్యోతి #ఆనంద జ్యోతి #anandajyoti folklore novel #anandajyothi folklore novel #folklore novel #smbab #anandajyothi folklore novel by madhubabu #anandajyoti #anandajyothi #ananda jyothi #Ananda Jyothi Episode 48 #anandajyothi madhubabu novel #ఆనందజ్యోతి నవల #historical stories #fantasy stories #folklore stories #telugu stories #telugu novels #telugu books #telugu audiobooks #madhu babu official #listen to novels #madhu babu novels #madhubabu janapada novels #madhubabu fantasy novels #shadow madhu babu audiobooks #anandajyothi novel #anandajyothi book

[mahmoudsthings]

تونس: رحلة سحرية في تاريخ الحضارة وتنوع الثقافة

تونس، هذه البلاد الواقعة في قلب شمال أفريقيا، تشكل واحدة من الوجهات الساحرة التي تجمع بين التاريخ العريق والتنوع الثقافي الرائع. يُعتبر تراث تونس مصدر فخر لشعبها، حيث يتلاقى الماضي العريق مع الحاضر الحديث في نسيج حضري وريفي فريد. تمتاز المدن والقرى في هذا البلد بجمالها المعماري وتنوعها الثقافي، ما يخلق صورة فريدة تجعل تونس وجهة مميزة للمسافرين والباحثين عن تجارب سفر غنية.

في هذه المقدمة، سنغوص في رحلة استكشاف تونس، حيث نستعرض ملامح مدنها الرئيسية ونتعرف على تراثها الثقافي الغني والحياة اليومية المتنوعة. سنستكشف جاذبيتها التاريخية والطبيعية، ونستعرض تأثيرات الماضي والحاضر التي جعلت من تونس واحدة من الوجهات الفريدة التي تستحق الاكتشاف. فلنغمر سويًا في عالم تونس، حيث الثقافة والتاريخ والطبيعة تتلاقى بسحر لا مثيل له

#critical role #date #general information #information #to learn #for you #facts #stories #historical stories #historical facts #مكتبة التاريخ #History library #تونس #tunisia

[sharingstories]

Exploring the Past: How Historical Stories Bring History to Life

History is not just a collection of facts and dates; it's a tapestry woven with stories of human triumphs, struggles, and evolution. Historical stories serve as a bridge connecting us to our past, allowing us to explore different eras, cultures, and experiences. In this blog, we will delve into the significance of historical stories and their transformative impact on our understanding of history, whether we are the storytellers or we read the story. We'll also delve into why stories are important pieces of contemporary history

Craftsmanship Through Time

Storytelling Time Machine: Writing historical stories is like building a time machine with words. It enables you to step into the shoes of people from the past, to see, feel, and understand the world as they did. Through research and imagination, you can breathe life into historical events and figures.

Preserving the Past: When we write stories, we're not just crafting narratives; we're preserving moments from the past. These stories become a part of our contemporary history, helping future generations understand where we came from and the lessons we've learned along the way.

A Window to Yesteryear

Time-Traveling Through Pages: Reading a story  about history is a form of time travel. It allows us to journey back in time, to immerse ourselves in different periods and cultures, and to experience history through the eyes of the characters.

Empathy and Connection: Historical stories build bridges of empathy between the past and the present. They enable us to connect with the hopes, fears, and dreams of people who lived in eras different from our own, fostering a deeper understanding of our shared human experiences.

Sharing Historical Narratives: A Contribution to Present-Day History

Passing the Torch: When we share historical stories, we pass a torch from one generation to the next. We ensure that the narratives, wisdom, and struggles of our ancestors are not forgotten but cherished as part of our contemporary history.

Shaping Perspectives: Historical stories shape our perspectives and influence how we perceive the world. They teach us about the consequences of our actions, the importance of resilience, and the enduring human spirit.

Conclusion: Stories as Timeless Legacies

hisyIn the grand mosaic of history, stories are the colourful threads that weave through time, connecting the past to the present and the present to the future. They are not mere tales; they are vital pieces of contemporary history. Whether we write them, read them, or share them, historical stories breathe life into the past, fostering empathy, understanding, and a profound connection to our shared human journey. So, let us continue to explore the past through the magic of historical stories, for in doing so, we honour our heritage and enrich our collective narrative.

#history #historychip #historical stories

[moonymoon90]

In the meantime I discovered that yesterday, in Rome, this happened

#ides of march #giulius Caesar #historical reenactment #ancient story #Rome #why nobody told me about this???

[inspectorspacetimerevisited]

While the historical stories are entertaining and often lighter than most on the programme,

wouldn’t it be nice to have something a bit darker and edgier as well as solid science fiction, like during the Classic Series?

#Darker and Edgier (trope) #Darker and Edgier #historical episodes #historical stories #historicals #while they are entertaining #they are lighter #than most stories on the programme #wouldn't it be nice #to have something #a bit darker #solid science fiction #hard science fiction #like during the Classic Series #Classic Series #Classic Era #Sliding Scale of Science Fiction Hardness (trope) #Sliding Scale of Science Fiction Hardness

[yandere-writer-momo]

Yandere Short Stories:

Hell Fire

Yandere Priest x Herbalist Fem Reader

TW: abuse of power, yandere behavior, manipulation, and forced relationship

Pale hands affectionately cupped the soft cheeks of the sleeping maiden that rested on the bed in the dungeon. A bright smile on the young priest’s face as his fingers traced over her soft lips.

“You are finally here…” Aurel voice was as soft as a breeze. His blue eyes gentle and his lips pursed in thought. “You’re finally within my grasp.”

Aurel glanced around to make sure there were no other eyes watching before he crawled into the small bed beside (your name). His lanky arms wrapped around her vulnerable form in a vice like grip. Aurel buried his nose into her hair and deeply inhaled her sweet scent, a moan escaped his lips from how delectable (your name) smelled.

“I wonder if you’ll be happy to see me once you wake up.” Aurel thought aloud as his hands wandered her sleeping form. “We used to be so close when we were kids… we can get married just like we always wanted.”

Aurel brushed a few of his silver strands away from his blue eyes. His cheeks heated up at how beautiful (your name) had grown to be. “I’ve crawled my way to become a Cardinal, but I’m willing to bend the rules for you… so you just have to accept me.”

Aurel buried his face into her shoulders while he clutched her closer to his chest. His tongue clicked when he felt his she thinned out a bit. These heathens haven’t been feeding (your name) properly, have they? He’d punish them once he married her…

Aurel pressed a few stray kisses to her shoulders before he smiled to himself. He had destroyed her reputation as an herbalist by spreading rumors of her being a witch. It was a desperate and cowardly method, but she refused to be with him. What other choice did Aurel have? (Your name) had forced his hand for the last time and now she had the biggest choice to make.

Become his wife or burn at the pyre.

#female reader #yandere fic #yandere imagine #yandere #yandere x y/n #yandere x you #yandere x reader #yandere priest #yandere obsession #yandere oc x reader #yandere oc #power imbalance #yandere original character #yandere male #yandere concept #yandere imagines #obsessive yandere #yandere man #yandere insert #yandere headcanons #delusional #delusional yandere #TW.masturbation #tw.manipulation #yandere idea #yandere writing #priest x reader #not historically accurate #yandere short story #yandere stories

[chronotopes]

I love you public history people I love you museum people I love you archivists and I LOVE YOU architectural historians!!!

#^ guy who just rated a public historian story at work five stars because they have a soft spot for their schools historic pres major #totally not for kissing one of them reasons #rest now my friend #you know what? best post in this tag #it’s not about aptitude

[th3purplemoon]

The first sitting and sources #1

The #Witness project, a rework of #history into the #story, took a different direction than anyone should think. It sounds easy to some, complicated to others. In the end, it is something else. It is fun. #historicalstory #study #sources #firstsitting

The Witness project, a rework of history into the story, took a different direction than anyone should think. It sounds easy to some, complicated to others. In the end, it is something else. It is fun. If the story is from the place, like in this case, from history, a source is needed. I need to study what should happen and then process it. It is a boring part of the work, but necessary. Making…

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#historical stories #History #Witness

[lastoneout]

why do people on the internet know so much about the epic of gilgamesh

#this is like the one historic thing I do not recall there being any super hugely popular modern adaptations of #so like #y'all are just fans of this ancient story #which is valid but also baffling at times #tumblr girlies will literally get their blorbos from ancient mesopotamia before going to therapy

[lesbianyaomo]

it's actually very nice that apothecary diaries chose maomao as the protagonist, a girl who was raised in the pleasure district and severely under-ranks(?) many of the other characters in the story. through her, we get proximity to the status of those who were expendable to the royal court, a fact that she herself is highly aware of, and because of this she routinely positions herself between those who are of high rank and low rank. i really like that the series draws attention to notions of hierarchy and expendability, again without being preachy about it, because to be sure, it's not gritty at all, it tends to maintain a lighthearted tone with a focus on interpersonal relationships.

but this direction contrasts strongly with the dozens of western historical/historical fantasy dramas that focus mostly on the upper class and invisibilises the labor that sustains their lifestyles. meanwhile apothecary diaries leans into maomao's skills, the certain amount of ingenuity and knowledge that comes from her being poor and growing up in the pleasure district, and the way her rapport and proximity to the servants of the court enable her to reach places the high-ranked characters can't.

#it reminds me a bit of jewel of the palace which i've only seen a little of #but eastern historical dramas show you that servants do have stories to tell actually<3 #i need a clever tag for my text posts #the apothecary diaries #kusuriya no hitorigoto

[mplanetleaf]

జలప్రళయం - ఆనందజ్యోతి Episode 47 | Anandajyoti Folklore Novel | SMBAB

#youtube #జలప్రళయం #జల ప్రళయం #ఆనందజ్యోతి #ఆనంద జ్యోతి #smbab #anandajyoti folklore novel #anandajyothi folklore novel #folklore novel #anandajyothi folklore novel by madhubabu #Ananda Jyothi Episode 47 #anandajyoti #anandajyothi #ananda jyothi #anandajyothi madhubabu novel #ఆనందజ్యోతి నవల #historical stories #fantasy stories #folklore stories #telugu stories #telugu books #telugu novels #telugu audiobooks #voice of sudha #madhu babu official #listen to novels #madhu babu novels #madhubabu janapada novels #madhubabu fantasy novels #shadow madhu babu audiobooks

[mahmoudsthings]

إسحاق نيوتن: رحلة فكرية بين السماء والأرض - عندما يتقاطع الدين بالعلم

سحاق نيوتن ورحلته بين العلم والدين

في عالم العلم والرياضيات، يظل إسحاق نيوتن شخصية لامعة، بصمته العميقة على تفكيرنا العلمي. ورغم أن اسمه أرتبط ارتباطًا وثيقًا بالقوانين الفيزيائية والرياضيات التي ساهم في تطويرها، إلا أن هناك جانبًا آخراً لشخصية نيوتن يستحق الاهتمام - جانب ديني أثر في تفكيره وتأملاته.

في هذا السياق، نتساءل عن إيمانه بالله ومدى تأثير الدين على أفكاره العلمية. كيف تجتمع الإيمان بالمسيح مع الفهم العلمي للكون؟ وكيف كانت تفسيراته للظواهر الطبيعية تتفاعل مع إيمانه الديني؟ في هذا الاستكشاف، سنسلط الضوء على رحلة إسحاق نيوتن بين العلم والدين، محاولين فهم كيف استطاع العالم العظيم توازن هذين العالمين في حياته المليئة بالابتكار والتفكير العميق.

#critical role #date #general information #information #to learn #for you #facts #stories #historical stories #historical facts #إسحاق_نيوتن #نيوتن #isaac newton