Category Archives: history

The Day the First Actor Walked the Stage in Athens

Posted on November 23, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Thespis of Icaria becomes the first recorded actor to portray a character on stage, Nov 23, 534 BCE Well, that’s interesting. And, as an astrologer, I suspect that the chart for the middle of that day will reveal something that … Continue reading →

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This Whaling Incident Inspired the Novel Moby Dick

Posted on November 20, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Sinking of the Essex (November 20, 1820) Essex was an American whaling ship from Nantucket, Massachusetts, which was launched in 1799. On November 20, 1820, while at sea in the southern Pacific Ocean under the command of Captain George Pollard Jr., the ship was attacked and sunk by … Continue reading →

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The Real Man in a Red Cap from the Hopi Indians

Posted on November 19, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Thomas Banyacya (June 2, 1909 – February 6, 1999) No doubt you’ve seen YouTube videos discussing “The Man in the Red Cap” as if applying to Donald Trump. Don’t be deceived: this is the way that we Westerners bend knowledge … Continue reading →

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When a True Story Inspires an Award Winning Film

Posted on November 18, 2024 by cdsmiller17

John Wojtowicz (March 9, 1945 – January 2, 2006) This is the man who tried to rob a bank to get funds for his wife’s gender affirming operation. Sound familiar? Yes, this is the basis of the film “Dog Day … Continue reading →

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It’s Been Ten Days Since the 2024 US Elections

Posted on November 15, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Is the USA a Going Concern? You may see the Accounting implication in my question above. But it’s a moral one as well. In other words, for the whole world, there are concerns going forward under Trump 2.0. At present, … Continue reading →

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We Are All Part of a Community of Astrologers

Posted on November 11, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Helena Woods (May 17, 1994) Ellie Dreams Down Under mentioned Helena’s YouTube channel last night. Helena, who lives in France, generally does astrocartography, which is the study of where (and when) to relocate. Last year, she posted a political astrology … Continue reading →

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The Experiment that Proved Anyone Can Be a Fascist

Posted on November 9, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Third Wave (April 5, 1967) My son, Derek, sent me the link to this Wikipedia page. It’s informative and not really surprising. After all, when it comes to our own welfare and security, we always want to be in … Continue reading →

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Patrick Brown is in the News Again

Posted on November 9, 2024 by cdsmiller17

An Unwitting Agent for the Government of India? Do you recall the circumstances surrounding Patrick Brown’s expulsion from the Conservative Party of Canada leadership race in July 2022? At the time, I was suspicious of the CPC’s motivation. It was … Continue reading →

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Just a Reminder: the Morning After the Night Before

Posted on November 6, 2024 by cdsmiller17

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This Artist Painted the 2nd Famous Painting in the World

Posted on November 5, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Vincent van Gogh (March 30, 1853 – July 29, 1890) There’s a sequence in one of the Doctor Who episodes where Vincent van Gogh gets to see a modern gallery exhibition of his work, and hear a description of his … Continue reading →

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