Monthly Archives: March 2011

Hmm biased perspectives don’t you think?

Posted on March 4, 2011 by benjamin.amenechi

Five Points, by Tyler Anbinder is about the “slums” of the nineteenth century. Five points was initially discussed by historians and journalist due to the horrible standard of living in the area and its notoriety. Tyler Anbinder also discusses the effect the … Continue reading →

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Positive Look on Slavery?

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Eleazar Villalon

White, in his writing Somewhat More Independent: The End of Slavery in New York City, starts off with a surprised tone, stating that slavery in New York is neglected despite the fact that New York and New Jersey were two … Continue reading →

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So you think thats funny

Posted on March 3, 2011 by harpreet.singh1

The website seem more like a game without instruction. At first I didn’t really understand what I was suppose to be doing on the site then after a while I realize if I click a certain image or object it will give … Continue reading →

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Mixed Emotions

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Vincent Tortorice

While visiting the Lost Museum website, I had a feeling of mixed emotions. My overall experience with the website was neutral in the sense that my appreciation for the meaning of the site cancelled out the negatives and lack of … Continue reading →

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The Freaks Come Out in Barnum’s

Posted on March 2, 2011 by kimberly.loguirato

As I “walked” through Barnum’s museum I found many different things interesting. I found that there were a wide variety of different people who where supposed to be some sort of freak I guess you can say. There was the … Continue reading →

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“Mermaids”, and other Marvels

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Arianna Awan

I learned that Barnum’s museum was somewhat different than most of the mainstream museums of today, not only in the exhibits themselves, but the general layout of the museum. I could say that the items he displayed are somewhat similar … Continue reading →

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Assignment due 3/7

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

Reading: Chudacoff & Smith; Homberger: read all; Horton & Horton: read Introduction; White: read Introduction and skim Chapter Website: Visit and browse through: http://www.slaveryinnewyork.org/tour_galleries.htm Written: -In a post, write 2-3 paragraphs comparing the content of the website to your readings.  How … Continue reading →

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What a Circus!

Posted on March 2, 2011 by ilya.faybishenko

P.T. Barnum was famously know for the start of his traveling museum.  “P. T. Barnum’s Grand Traveling Museum, Menagerie, Caravan & Hippodrome”, the first name, traveling circus, menagerie and museum of freaks.  After the war was over, the population needed … Continue reading →

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Barnum’s Mystery Museum

Posted on March 2, 2011 by arturo.montero

The Lost Museum 3D interactive tour i thought was both very fun and informative. It helped to show what people of the 1800s saw as entertainment and what things interested them. As i went through the game I thought that … Continue reading →

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The Lost but now Found museum

Posted on March 2, 2011 by julia.sung

I started out the online tour with the mystery game “Who burned down the museum.” The game was extremely through, I was surprised at how many mini-movies there were to each clue or item you clicked on. Unfortunately that is also … Continue reading →

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