by Massachusetts History Alliance | Dec 9, 2021 | History News
Susan JaquesAuthor Susan Jaques on her book, The Caesar of Paris: Napoleon Bonaparte, Rome, and the Artistic Obsession That Shaped an Empire, which looks at Napoleon’s obsession with Rome and his efforts to turn Paris into the new cultural capital of Europe in place...
by Massachusetts History Alliance | Dec 2, 2021 | History News
David A. BossertDavid Bossert, award-winning artist, filmmaker, and author, will discuss his book, Dali and Disney: Destino: The Story, Artwork, and Friendship Behind the Legendary Film, a look at the lifelong friendship of Salvador Dali and Walt Disney and their work...
by Massachusetts History Alliance | Nov 18, 2021 | History News
Daniel A. GagnonHistorian Daniel A. Gagnon, on his new book, A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse, which is a biography of accused witch, Rebecca Nurse, and a fresh examination of the Salem witch trials. — [Publisher’s excerpt.] In the...
by Massachusetts History Alliance | Nov 16, 2021 | News, Publick Occurences, Uncategorized
How do academic scholars and local museums and historical societies work together? Has your museum worked with scholars and/or researchers? Do you have a long term working relationship with a researcher or public history scholar? What have they worked on for you? How...
by Massachusetts History Alliance | Nov 11, 2021 | History News
Kent Masterson BrownAuthor Kent Masterson Brown, on his new book, Meade at Gettysburg: A Study in Command, which takes a new look at Meade’s actions at Gettysburg and brings a new perspective on his leadership during and after this critical battle of the Civil War. —...