November 16, 2019
Through the Doors of History by @PhillyDoorways
@PhillyDoorways delights us with the unique, historic homes spotted in Philadelphia, Pa and captured by their Google Pixel.
Tag: blogging
November 16, 2019
William Penn: Paving the Way for an Equitable Pennsylvania
William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, championed for liberty of conscience – or “religious freedom” – during an era of bitter religious conflicts that led to persecution throughout Europe.
Using his tolerant Quaker ideologies to form the basis of Pennsylvania’s government, Penn’s colony quickly became a melting pot of ethnicities and religious identities where settlers could seek refugee to embrace their beliefs.
Today, Pennsylvania remains a melting pot rich in culture, identity, and history.
November 15, 2019
Calling All Contributors – November 2019
Calling all contributors! If you’re a writer, artist, photographer, or musician interested in having your work featured in the Nov. 2019 issue of The Burgundy Zine, you’ve come to the right place.
November 15, 2019
Evil Eye: The History and Cultural Significance
A piercing blue gaze meets yours from the beads of a bracelet, pendant of a necklace, or key chain danging from a waist.
This symbol, the “evil eye,” can be traced back to 5,000-year-old Mesopotamian tablets and continues to prevail in modern fashion, according to a 2017 Indian Journal of Scientific Research study.
Today, many cultures still use it as a form of protection from envy – why? How did a blue eye translate into a protective symbol against a timeless, universal superstition about envy?
November 13, 2019
The Burgundy Zine #10: Spooky Psychology
By: burgundy bug
November 10, 2019
Weekly Newsletter #45: Schmoozy Newsy
Phewzy, what a doozy. Upon returning from the College Media Convention last week, we slowzy-woahzy shifted back into the swing of things.
November 7, 2019
The Newsuem: A Last Glance Before The Doors Close Permanently
From the Berlin Wall to the state of press freedom around the globe today, the Newsuem has stressed the importance of the First Amendment for over 11 years.
Before the Newsuem closes their doors permanently on Dec. 31, we had the opportunity to visit the six-story establishment in Washington D.C. on Nov. 2.
November 7, 2019
Cannabis Convention For Entrepreneurs Heading Towards New Jersey
Cutting through the smoke and mirrors of schwag-speakers at traditional business conventions, the Real Cannabis Entrepreneur Conference 2019 is here to deliver genuine information about beginning a cannabis brand on Nov. 15 through 16 in Newark, N.J.
November 5, 2019
Tune-In Tuesdays #43: Gone by Manic.
Refreshingly indie and sonically hypnotizing, Manic.’s single “Gone” lures listeners in with its dreamy melody and keeps them hooked with its profound lyrics.
November 5, 2019
Winter Season by Mahik’s
Mahik’s delights us with an acrostic poem about the winter season.