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Barnum museum

Posted on May 7, 2011 by alina.ivanitskaya

Phineas Taylor Barnum – the very name connotes American popular culture in the 19th century. The Great Showman and purveyor of public amusements never shied away from innovation in the course of his varied career, and so it seems only … Continue reading →

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Girls Can Do It Better!

Posted on May 2, 2011 by brittany.sorensen

1. Women Work Force Between 1941 and 1974 there was tremendous changes happening among the people in the U.S. And although individually, each topic holds as a significantly important beacon throughout history, together they pave the way for a new … Continue reading →

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Barnum Rises from the Ashes

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Jun Seo

The 19th century did not have internet, video games, or let alone a television. Although these technological entertainments are sought by people in search of leisure and entertainment today, B. T. Barnum’s Museum was a source of leisure back in … Continue reading →

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The Graceful Ms. Swan and Other Abnormalities

Posted on March 20, 2011 by da124398

New York City is known today as one of the entertainment capitals of the world. This all started in the 19th century when sources of entertainment began to pop up all around the city from Central Park in midtown Manhattan … Continue reading →

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Give me Liberty, or I will Revolt!

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Anita Kamath

The website starts off with mentioning the topic was on the abolishment of slavery in New York between 1600s -1827. I felt this was a misrepresentation of what was covered in our readings. While it is true that in the … Continue reading →

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And He Would Have Gotten Away With It If It Wasnt For Us Pesky Kids

Posted on March 4, 2011 by benjamin.amenechi

I actually liked the game for the first 15 minutes even though I lost interest after I could not find the culprit initially( I did eventually). The interactive nature  of the website appeals to almost everyone and captures the attention … 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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