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Welcome to Second Glance History! This blog seeks to uncover the people and the stories forgotten by history and give them another read through a modern lens. Join me every week as we examine the differences that divide and the common threads that connect the then to the now.
“…mere froth” is kinder than my version: “scum”. 😝
😂 Another New Year’s resolution: go around calling people “mere froth!”