"William Bartram" by Kathryn Braund, Auburn University. скачать в хорошем качестве

"William Bartram" by Kathryn Braund, Auburn University.

Cultural Crossroads XVII, hosted by the Alabama Department of Archives and History, focuses on Early Alabama Historians who have so generously provided us with much of what we know about the early years of Alabama. Without these early historians and their intimate knowledge of many of the events they are relating, our accounts would be far less rich in detail. Today’s scholars will introduce some of those writers, interviewers, diggers, copyists, poets, and personal opinion narrators. Some disagreed with what others were relating and did not hesitate to contradict them even, in modern terminology, would have accused them of being purveyors of fake news. But such is the fascination of history. In fact, people through the ages have disagreed with what history really is. Two interpretations, both thought provoking from their different vantage points, follow: Queen Elizabeth I (16th Century) is quoted as having said, “The past cannot be cured.” Napoleon Bonaparte (19th Century) is quoted as stating: “History is a myth we have all agreed upon.” So, our speakers bring from the past scholars, who might, or might not, have agreed with the quotes above. It is always a pleasure to welcome all of you to Cultural Crossroads and its winding path across Alabama’s diverse and intriguing history! We are most appreciative of being a part of our state’s Bicentennial Celebrations! Please stay with us as “Becoming Alabama” continues Same Time, Same Place, 2019 Presented in partnership with the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities and the Alabama Department of Archives and History. Supported by a grant from the Alabama Humanities Foundation, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.