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November 7 1908 Famous Old West Outlaws Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid are killed in Boliva

After years as outlaws in the American Old West, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were shot and killed in Bolivia on November 7 1908. Supposedly. There is still a great deal of controversy surrounding their deaths. And lives.

Butch was the leader of the Wild Bunch Gang, all known as the Hole-in-the-Wall Gang. They robbed banks and trains, but Butch had also been a horse thief and possible racketeer. Sundance too was a horse thief and famous for being "fast with a gun."

The gang robbed several banks and a Union Pacific train. It was then that the famous Pinkerton Detective Agency was hired to track them down. The unflinching pursuit by the Pinkerton's caused Butch, Sundance and Sundance's girlfriend (wife?), Etta Place, to flew to South America, where Butch and Sundance eventually were killed.

To learn more about these two dastardly characters, their wicked deeds, lives and loves, read The Last Outlaws: The Lives and Legends of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid by Thom Hatch.

And don't forget to watch the fascinating biopic starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid It's got all the elements that make a great film: action, romance and a damn good story.

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Top: The Sundance Kid and Etta Place. Middle: The Wild Bunch Gang. Bottom: Butch Cassidy's mug shot.

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November 7 1619 Elizabeth Stuart is Crowned Queen of Bohemia

Elizabeth Stuart (19 August 1596 – 13 February 1662) was crowned Queen of Bohemia on November 7 in 1619. She is known as the Winter Queen because her husband, Frederick V, only reigned for one winter. Bohemia is the present day Czech Republic.

Elizabeth's life is infused with all the intrigue and romance of most royals. She was the daughter of James the VI & I, King of the Scots, England and Ireland. It was this James who was to be assissinated during the Gunpowder Plot in 1605. The plan, created by Guy Fawkes (Remember Remember the 5th of November) was to kidnap little Elizabeth and seat her on the throne as the new Queen of a Catholic England.

To learn more about Elizabeth's amzing life read The Winter Queen: Elizabeth of Bohemia by Carola Oman.

Below are some painting of Elizabeth. Honestly, if I knew I had to get dressed in these beautiful but complicated costumes everyday I'd never get out of bed!

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Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia. Also known as The Winter Queen.

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American Author James Jones born on November 6, 1921

An American author not as well known as he should be is James Jones, born on November 6 in 1921. His first published novel From Here to Eternity won the National Book Award in 1952. It's the story of bugler Robert E. Lee Prewitt, his experiences in the army and events leading to the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. It was later made into a powerful and now classic film starring Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr.

Jones wrote about World War II and it reprocussions. He served in the army during WWII and later went to Vietnam as a journalist. His other novels include Some Came Running and Whistle. James Jones died in 1977.

I highly recommend reading From Here to Eternity. It's a story you won't easily forget.

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Author James Jones. He wrote the novel From Here to Eternity which was later made into a major motion picture.

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Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa

Mahatma Gandhi (October 2, 1869 - January, 30 1948) was a leader, activist, and man of peace. His method of civil disobedience lead to Indian independence. He refused to raise a hand in violence to another human being. The Mahatma knew that might is rarely right.

Though many people associate him with his native India perhaps fewer realize he began his life as an activist while praticing law in South Africa. There he saw and experienced the stupidity of racism and religious intolerance. It was on November 6th in 1913 that Gandhi was arrested while leading a march of Indian miners.

If you want to learn more about Gandhi's time in South Africa and understand how he became a light in the dark consider reading M.K. Gandhi, Attorney at Law: The Man before the Mahatma

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Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa

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November 4, 1946 - Photographer Robert Mapplethorpe born

Let us celebrate the extraordinary talent of this phenomenal artist Robert Mapplethorpe (1946-1989). His sense of composition, use of light and shadow, color, and subject were like no other. He was lauded and censored, despised and adored. He was a unique.

And no one, NO ONE, photographed flowers the way Robert Mapplethorpe did. See some sample images below.

If you want to learn more about Robert Mapplesthorpe read  Mapplethorpe: A Biography

View his fascinating photos of flowers read  Mapplethorpe The Complete Flowers

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November 4, 1922 - Howard Carter Finds King Tutankhamun's Tomb

It was on November 4, 1922 that archaeologist Howard Carter discovered King Tutankhamun's tomb. It was the first such tomb that had not been completely looted. Almost all the artifacts remained intact.

The discovery caused a worldwide sensation and interest in Ancient Egypt exploded into an Egyptomania. Ancient Egyptian culture influenced early 20th century architecture, the decorative arts, clothing, jewelry and even the movies. (If you haven't seen the original 1932 The Mummy with Boris Karloff you are missing a great film.)

To learn more about the contents of the tomb read Tutankhamun's Tomb: The Thrill of Discovery: Photographs by Harry Burton (Metropolitan Museum of Art)

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WarriorStones.com Necklace & matching Earrings

Below are images of the beautiful necklace and earrings I received from WarriorStones.com. I was the lucky winner of a contest they held.

I am absolutely delighted to have received this jewelry. The pictures do not do the pieces justice. The quality and craftsmanship are excellent. It's a perfect design for a party or for haunting your favorite bookstore.

I highly recommend WarriorStone.com. Follow them on Twitter: @warriorstones. Maybe you'll be lucky enough to win one of their beautiful designs.

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Beautiful Necklace and matching Earrings from the excellent jewelry designer WarriorStones.com. Modeled by the extremely handsome Sami.

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The Cardiff Giant "discovered" in Cardiff, New York on October 16, 1869

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The Cardiff Giant

The Cardiff Giant was "discovered" on October 16, 1869 by New York farmer George Hull. It's name comes from it's place of discovery, Cardiff New York. Hull claimed it was the body of a petrified man, a giant from biblical times. This "discovery" took the United States by storm, but was eventually shown to be a hoax. But not before large quantities of cash exchanged hands. If you want to learn more about the Cardiff Giant read the book Colossal Hoax by Scott Tribble (Star Trek fans will takes not of what a great last name Scott has).

#history #NewYork #1900s #hoax

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