Site of the Day for Thursday, November 26, 2015
Special Greetings to those celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S.
Mayflower Myths - Thanksgiving
Today's site, from History.com, offers to shed light on some of the enduring
myths of this milestone in the year. Gentle Subscribers will find interesting
facts and information on possibly the nation's most beloved and important
holiday.
"Deconstructing History: The story of the Pilgrims and their harvest feast has
since become one of best-known in American history, but you may not know it as
well as you think. Discover the facts behind these well-known Thanksgiving
myths! ... How many people were on the Mayflower? And how long did it take for
them to get to Plymouth?" - from the website
This brief but interesting collection of historical trivia opens with a
spirited and primarily animated video, brimming with facts on the Mayflower --
its dimensions, layout, passenger demographics, and its 1620 voyage to
Plymouth, all in two and a half minutes. Following the video, a series of
statements -- myths -- are briefly explained with accurate historical facts. In
addition, sidebar links provide features including a Thanksgiving by the
Numbers in the always popular infographic format, Famous Mayflower Descendants,
and the First Thanksgiving Meal.
Swing over to the site for a relaxing look at some of the myths which surround
Thanksgiving at:
http://www.history.com/topics/thanksgiving/mayflower-myths
A.M. Holm
Comments? Suggestions? amholm@xxxxxxxxxxx
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