While the pandemic has been a PITA, those that have adapted have done pretty well. I've been going to history talks for years, but 1) you had to learn about them, 2) did they fit into your schedule, 3) how far/how long was the drive, 4) etc.
So along comes the pandemic, and all these authors no longer had history organizations, book stores, etc. inviting them to appear before them. And all those organizations were trying to remain relevant, offer something of value to members (and attract non-members), etc. The end result was that there has been an explosion of online history talks, and history author presentations. And as a certified history nut, I've been taking part in quite a few of them each week, from the comfort of my home.
About the only work I have to do was to dig around, and find out what events were taking place.
Earlier today, I was looking for online Rev War events that might interest me. The search filters aren't always perfect, and during my search I stumbled upon the following presentation:
Everything You Wanted to Know About Napoleon's Manhood (But Were Afraid To Ask): An Illustrated Lived Zoom Lecture with writer Tony Perrottet
It takes place on May 10th, at 7:00 pm EDT. It's being hosted by Morbid Anatomy, which appears to be a blog which also hosts online events and puts on exhibitions at other locations, though a decade ago (roughly) they also ran a museum in Brooklyn, NY. It costs $8 to hear/see the presentation.
From the description about the event:
"In May, 2021, Francophiles will mark the 200th anniversary of Napoleon Bonaparte's death in exile on the island of St Helena, and (of more interest to Morbid Anatomists) his gruesome autopsy the next day, where it was alleged that various pieces of the Emperor's body were removed — including, notoriously, his penis. The profane relic was smuggled back to Europe and passed between specialists for generations, until it was purchased in 1977 by a famous American collector, Dr John Kingsley Lattimer, who kept it in a box under his bed in Englewood, New Jersey
While researching his book Napoleon's Privates, historian and journalist Tony Perrottet traveled back and forth to interview the elderly doctor, who turned out to be the world's top urologist, D-Day hero, Nazi hunter at the Nuremberg war crime trials and Warren Commission ballistics expert. Perrottet was invited to explore the Lattimer mansion, which had been turned into an extraordinary private museum filled with grisly historical artifacts — from the bloodstained vinyl seat of JFK's car to Herman Goerring's suicide vial and Abe Lincoln's gore-covered collar.
For this talk, to celebrate the anniversary of Napolaon’s death and autopsy. Perrottet will recount the untold story of his heroic attempts to get the Lattimer family to show him the Napoleonic "specimen," which had been hidden from historians for decades, while perusing the other dark celebrity relics secreted in New Jersey. The climax will be when the author reveals a precise replica of la baïonette, which has been long housed in a tasteful leather presentation case."
I have no interest in this history presentation. However, if the above blurb has you wet your appetite, you can register for the online event at:
www.morbidanatomy.org
So along comes the pandemic, and all these authors no longer had history organizations, book stores, etc. inviting them to appear before them. And all those organizations were trying to remain relevant, offer something of value to members (and attract non-members), etc. The end result was that there has been an explosion of online history talks, and history author presentations. And as a certified history nut, I've been taking part in quite a few of them each week, from the comfort of my home.
About the only work I have to do was to dig around, and find out what events were taking place.
Earlier today, I was looking for online Rev War events that might interest me. The search filters aren't always perfect, and during my search I stumbled upon the following presentation:
Everything You Wanted to Know About Napoleon's Manhood (But Were Afraid To Ask): An Illustrated Lived Zoom Lecture with writer Tony Perrottet
It takes place on May 10th, at 7:00 pm EDT. It's being hosted by Morbid Anatomy, which appears to be a blog which also hosts online events and puts on exhibitions at other locations, though a decade ago (roughly) they also ran a museum in Brooklyn, NY. It costs $8 to hear/see the presentation.
From the description about the event:
"In May, 2021, Francophiles will mark the 200th anniversary of Napoleon Bonaparte's death in exile on the island of St Helena, and (of more interest to Morbid Anatomists) his gruesome autopsy the next day, where it was alleged that various pieces of the Emperor's body were removed — including, notoriously, his penis. The profane relic was smuggled back to Europe and passed between specialists for generations, until it was purchased in 1977 by a famous American collector, Dr John Kingsley Lattimer, who kept it in a box under his bed in Englewood, New Jersey
While researching his book Napoleon's Privates, historian and journalist Tony Perrottet traveled back and forth to interview the elderly doctor, who turned out to be the world's top urologist, D-Day hero, Nazi hunter at the Nuremberg war crime trials and Warren Commission ballistics expert. Perrottet was invited to explore the Lattimer mansion, which had been turned into an extraordinary private museum filled with grisly historical artifacts — from the bloodstained vinyl seat of JFK's car to Herman Goerring's suicide vial and Abe Lincoln's gore-covered collar.
For this talk, to celebrate the anniversary of Napolaon’s death and autopsy. Perrottet will recount the untold story of his heroic attempts to get the Lattimer family to show him the Napoleonic "specimen," which had been hidden from historians for decades, while perusing the other dark celebrity relics secreted in New Jersey. The climax will be when the author reveals a precise replica of la baïonette, which has been long housed in a tasteful leather presentation case."
I have no interest in this history presentation. However, if the above blurb has you wet your appetite, you can register for the online event at:
Everything You Wanted to Know About Napoleon's Penis (But Were Afraid To Ask): An Illustrated, Live Zoom Lecture with writer Tony Perrottet — Morbid Anatomy
Date: Monday, May 10 Time: 7 pm EDT This lecture will take place virtually, via Zoom. Ticket sales will end at 5 pm EDT the day of the lecture. Attendees may request a video recording AFTER the lecture takes place by emailing proof of purchase to info.morbidanatomy@gmail.com . Video recordi
www.morbidanatomy.org
