Since most of us are spending a lot more time on our couches these days, it’s the perfect moment to announce Second Glance History’s next foray into the world of social media: Twitter!
This is not an April Fools’ Day prank. (Although if you want one, I’ve got you covered.) If your life could use some more forgotten tales from bygone eras and groanworthy puns right about now, click here: https://twitter.com/2GlanceHistory.
If you’re not on Twitter, I still crave your attention, so please don’t leave me. You can look forward to—or dread, I’m not picky—new stories continuing to arrive in your inbox and plenty of Facebook posts. Blogging is considered an essential service and will continue uninterrupted during these dark times, whether or not you’re in lockdown.
Although my usual sources have nothing relevant to say about Twitter, please enjoy this mayor’s strong feelings about tweeting:
Alas, Mayor Schwab didn’t win his election that year, and in retrospect, “His Honor, the Mayor” might have been a little presumptuous. He should’ve thought twice before banning tweets.
Did you click through Facebook or Twitter? We got lucky—don’t let social media algorithms keep you from seeing a post! Save yourself a click, and subscribe to have stories delivered to your inbox as soon as they’re published.
Disclaimer: The modern era is far from the first to grapple with rampant “fake news.” As I am neither a historian nor journalist, I make no claims about the accuracy or lack thereof of the above sources. I assert only that they make for a good story.
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.
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