Happy History Cats is for people who want to hear a happy or cool story from history. We don’t dwell on wars, death, destruction, political mayhem, or the latest humanitarian turmoil. Just affirmations that the world- or at least the history of it- doesn’t have to suck the hope from you.
We’ll look at people, events, movements, and all will- we hope- put a smile on your soul.
Also, we’ll have the occasional story about cats.
Edison vs. Tesla. Only one has been the focus of one of the best Simpsons episodes ever, while the other was truly one of the great scientific minds- and cat lovers- in world history. Even though the details of this episode skirts being decidedly UNhappy, you’ll like where we end up.
14 May 2024
Rose O’Neill
On the cusp of what would be the 19th Amendment, a self-trained American artist started a craze that involved a naked, mythical baby that supported universal suffrage.
You can read that again if you want, but it won’t change the fact that it’s true. And awesome.
7 May 2024
The Emu War
On the heels of World War I, Australia found itself embroiled in yet another fight against a formidable flightless foe. Though it may seem that we’re already breaking our “no war” pledge, this one might have a little bit of a happier ending than most.
30 Apr 2024
James Van Der Zee
Can being a prodigy take a while? Can it take most of a century to become an overnight success? Maybe eight decades is just the right amount of time? For James Van Der Zee, the accomplishment was not in seeking a milestone: it was providing a service for the people in his community. History would eventually be richer for his work.
16 Apr 2024
There Are No Simple Symbols
It’s a fairly standard practice to stand in respect for your country’s flag. But if you’ve ever accidentally acknowledged the wrong flag as that of your own country, you might have been at the Games of the XI Olympiad in 1936. But at least all national anthems are unique.
Aren’t they?
9 Apr 2024
Senda Berenson & “Basket Ball”
At the age of 22, music student Senda Berenson could hardly stand up straight for 5 minutes without her back screaming in pain. So it stands to reason that she would eventually be the first woman inducted into the national basketball hall of fame, right?
2 Apr 2024
Elizabet Ney
In the late 1800s, an Austrian in Austin, Texas, helped to create a vibrant art scene in the young capitol city. How she got there is a series of (mostly) happy accidents.
26 Mar 2024
Dr. Jonas Salk & the Polio Vaccine
The inaugural Happy History Cats looks at Dr. Jonas Salk. Though it may not have been his expressed intention in 1955, his efforts to end the world’s polio crisis still inspires happiness, gratitude, and inspiration nearly 70 years later.
19 Mar 2024
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