History Archives - The AUMnibus

Nov

14

2024

AUM history professor researches heroism to encourage students to be civic-minded

Campus, Newsfeature, History, Professors

Photo Credit: Nick Thomas from The Montgomery Independent By: Christa Burns AUM Audio · AUM History Professor Keith Krawczynski is interviewed by comm. student Christa Burns In the early 1950s, shortly after the Korean War, an Alabama veteran who was blinded by a grenade explosion visited a river in Mississippi. While there, he noticed a couple of teenage girls swimming who suddenly began crying out for help. Despite being the only person on shore and facing his own blindness, he jumped into the water and swam to their rescue. He ultimately succeeded in saving the girls and was later honored…

The History of Christmas Trees

OpinionChristmas, History

BY: Molly Gray It is getting close to the time of year in which you will start putting up your Christmas tree to get you in the Christmas spirit. One thing you probably do not do is wonder where the Christmas tree tradition started. The fact is that there are many different theories about Christmas tree origins. Here is the history of Christmas trees. Evergreen trees were used for many years by Pagans to celebrate winter festivals. Some would even use the branches to decorate their homes for the winter solstice. Though the official time period when Fir trees were…

The History of Halloween

OpinionHalloween, History

BY: Molly Gray It’s the time of year to get spooky! The time to be yourself, dress up, and have fun. Halloween fanatics Kevin Maggard and Alex McCord agree that Halloween is even a time to be a little weird. “I’m weird, but for a whole month, everyone is weird,” says Kevin Maggard. Alex McCord says, “Halloween gives you a chance to embrace your weirdness and be yourself.” So, where did all this fun and weirdness come from? The Halloween tradition goes back to an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain. The festival celebrated the end of the year and the…