The most interesting way to study the American Civil War, is to watch the war unfold on the pages of original Harper’s Weekly Newspapers. Harper’s Weekly was the most popular newspaper during the Civil War, and it featured stunning illustrations, and in depth stories on all the important people and events of the war.

The American Civil War Newspapers is a work in progress. Presently 1861 through 1864 are completed, and the 1865 issues through May are complete.

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Two young designers are launching a new printing process capable of printing on all natural materials. Previously impossible prints can be made on leather, suede, wool, felt, wood, cotton, etc. More

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This video posted on YouTube by a LAKE MARY, Fla family was the second most viewed video on the Web site this year.The video, titled “Davd After The Dentist,” shows a 7-year-old Lake Mary child after a trip of anesthesia and oral surgery.”Why is this happening to me,” the boy asks his parents. “Is this going to be forever?”The video, with over 37 million hits, was behind only a video of international singing sensation Susan Boyle, which garnered over 120 million views.

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This compact 35mm camera was one of the most technically advanced gadgets of 1930s. It was produced by Swiss watch and clock manufacturer, also famous for its long-time partnership with luxury car makers. Jaeger LeCoultre sign can be found on the instrument panels of Bentley, Aston Martin, Lancia Astura, Delahaye, etc. Read More

Der Fuehrer’s Face is a 1943 animated cartoon by the Walt Disney Studios, starring Donald Duck. It was directed by Jack Kinney and released on January 1, 1943 as an anti-Nazi propaganda movie for the American war effort. The film won the 1943 Academy Award for Animated Short Film, and was the only Donald Duck cartoon to win an Oscar. In 1994, it was voted #22 of “the 50 Greatest Cartoons” of all time by members of the animation field.