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November 6, 2007
in Current Affairs, History, Humanities, Literature, Military History, Science, Social Science, Technology

November is…

November 6, 2007
in Current Affairs, History, Humanities, Literature, Military History, Science, Social Science, Technology

Aviation History Month! Check out some of the Yale University Press books that just fly off the shelves. A Passion for Wings: Aviation and the Western Imagination, 1908-1918, by Robert Wohl This elegantly written, copiously illustrated book presents the first cultural history of the pioneering phase of aviation. Robert Wohl’s

July 23, 2007
in Current Affairs, History, Humanities, Military History

“The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” starts today

July 23, 2007
in Current Affairs, History, Humanities, Military History

Today marks the start of the annual EAA Airventure in Oshkosh, WI. From demonstrations to new innovations, airplane rides to stunt shows, this weeklong event draws enthusiasts from all over the world, with over 750,000 attendees, making it the largest aviation event in the world. For aviation lovers and history