One of the strangest museums that I have ever visited was the Lenin Museum in Tampere, Finland. As its name implies, it is dedicated to the first leader of the Soviet Union, Vladimir Lenin. It is currently the only museum outside of Russia dedicated to him. Finland has a museum focused on Lenin, because the…
Tag: History
Oak Woods Cemetery in Chicago
One of the oldest cemeteries in Chicago is Oak Woods Cemetery, which was founded in 1854, but started burying people in 1860. Located in the South Side of Chicago, it used to be outside of Chicago’s boundaries, but that changed as the city grew. What I enjoyed most about my visit there was discovering the…
Arlington National Cemetery
In the United States, the last Monday of the month of May is Memorial Day, in which everyone takes off from work to remember those who died in various U.S. wars. Originally called Decoration Day, this national holiday began in 1868 to commemorate those who died in the American Civil War (1861-1865). However, eventually, the…
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
The state of Indiana annually hosts one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world: the Indianapolis 500 (more commonly known as the Indy 500). The race’s name derives from the fact that it is held in Indiana’s state capital of Indianapolis, and that the racers drive around the racetrack 200 times, equaling a…
Terrence J. O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant
Did you ever wonder where sewage water goes, or what happens to water that has been flushed down the toilet? I had the privilege of visiting the Terrence J. O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant to learn more about this. This facility serves approximately 1.3 million residents living in both the northern part of Chicago and in…
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
One of the most popular tourist destinations in Jerusalem is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located where many Christians believe Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected. It was built during the reign of Constantine the Great in the 4th century A.D., destroyed several times, and rebuilt or enlarged several times. Currently, the Church is…
Shure Inc. Archives
In 1925, Sidney N. Shure founded a company in Chicago that supplied radio parts. Eventually, the Shure Radio Company evolved into a company known for its high-quality microphones. In 1939, the company created a microphone known as the Unidyne, which eventually became its most iconic one. Not only did famous rock stars, such as Elvis…
Coronavirus = Historical Moment
As I was thinking about which historical place to write about this week, I realized that I should pause and write about a historically significant moment that is happening right now instead: the Coronavirus. Since this historic event is also causing a lot of museums and libraries to shut down, it is appropriate for me…
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