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Everything Sucks is the fifth studio album by American punk rock band the Descendents, released on this day in 1996, featuring the singles I'm the One" and "When I Get Old"

22 Sep 1962 Italian director Pier Paolo Pasolini punched a fascist who had confronted him outside the premiere for his film, Mamma Roma. Pasolini's radical politics and openness about his homosexuality made him a frequent target of the right https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9526/pasolini-punches-fascist?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

20 Sep 2015 the scandal broke when claims from Tory donor Lord Ashcroft were published in a right-wing newspaper that UK Prime Minister David Cameron had sex with a dead pig's head while at university https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9335/piggate-scandal?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Italian poet, writer, and philosopher Dante Alighieri died in 1321.

Dante is known for establishing the use of the vernacular in literature at a time when most poetry was written in Latin, which was accessible only to educated readers. His use of the Florentine dialect for works such as The New Life and Divine Comedy helped establish the modern-day standardized Italian language.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dante_Alighieri

Books by Dante Alighieri at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/507

Andrea del Castagno, Dante Alighieri, ne Ciclo degli uomini e donne illustri, affresco, tra il 1448 e il 1451, Galleria degli Uffizi, Firenze The painting of Dante Alighieri by Andrea del Castagno, part of the Ciclo degli uomini e donne illustri (Cycle of Famous Men and Women), is a fresco created between 1448 and 1451. It is housed in the Galleria degli Uffizi in Florence. The portrait honors Dante as one of the most prominent literary figures in Italian history. In this fresco, Dante is depicted as a tall, solemn figure, wearing a traditional red robe with a matching cap (a zucchetto), which was associated with scholars and intellectuals. The red color symbolizes Dante's prominence and the honor bestowed upon him in Florence's cultural history. Dante’s face is dignified and contemplative, reflecting his status as a thinker and poet. His face is slightly turned to the side, emphasizing his prominent nose and thoughtful gaze. He is shown standing in a stately posture, holding a book in his hand, most likely representing The Divine Comedy. The book signifies his contribution to literature and his intellectual achievements.
Illustration for Paradiso (of The Divine Comedy) by Gustave Doré. The illustration of Paradiso from The Divine Comedy by Gustave Doré is a breathtaking and ethereal portrayal of Dante's ascent into Heaven. Doré’s illustrations for The Divine Comedy, completed in the 19th century, are renowned for their dramatic use of light and shadow, as well as their grand, visionary style. His illustrations for Paradiso stand out for their portrayal of divine beauty, light, and celestial order. In typical illustrations of Paradiso, Doré masterfully captures the overwhelming presence of divine light. This light, emanating from the center of the illustration, symbolizes the presence of God. The radiance fills the entire composition, with Dante and Beatrice often depicted as tiny figures in comparison to the vast, celestial brightness. The light represents purity and divine truth, essential themes of Dante's journey through Heaven. Surrounding the light, Doré often illustrates ranks of angels or blessed souls arranged in celestial circles or spheres. These figures are frequently portrayed in intricate, flowing robes, with wings outstretched, creating a sense of motion and harmony. The angelic beings are shown in concentric circles, as Dante describes in Paradiso, reinforcing the structured, ordered nature of Heaven according to medieval cosmology.
Botticelli’s "The Map of Hell" is a detailed and dramatic representation of Dante’s Inferno. The painting is structured around a massive funnel or pit, which spirals downward toward the Earth’s core. These circles narrow as they descend, representing Dante’s journey through Hell, where the severity of sin increases the deeper one goes. Each ring or layer corresponds to a specific category of sin, following the structure Dante outlined in Inferno. The first circle represents Limbo, where virtuous non-Christians and unbaptized souls reside in a less tormented, shadowy existence. The second circle shows those punished for lust, buffeted by strong winds. The third circle depicts gluttons suffering in a filthy, icy slush. The fourth circle portrays the misers and spendthrifts, forced to push heavy weights against one another. The fifth circle illustrates the wrathful fighting each other in the River Styx, while the sullen are submerged beneath it. The sixth circle shows heretics trapped in flaming tombs. The seventh circle is divided into three sub-circles, where violent sinners are punished, including those who commit violence against others, against themselves, and against God. The eighth circle depicts the fraudsters suffering in ten ditches, each with a unique punishment based on the type of fraud. The ninth and final circle is the frozen lake of Cocytus, where traitors are encased in ice, and Lucifer himself resides at the center, holding the ultimate traitors in his jaws.
The illustration of Purgatorio, Canto XXX, 60-146 by William Blake, titled Beatrice Addressing Dante, is a vivid and emotional representation of the moment when Beatrice confronts Dante in the Earthly Paradise near the summit of Mount Purgatory. In this scene from Dante’s Purgatorio, Beatrice appears in a triumphal chariot, symbolizing divine grace, to address Dante for the first time, offering him spiritual guidance and chastising him for straying from the path of righteousness. At the center of the composition is Beatrice, standing in her chariot. She is depicted as a radiant and almost otherworldly figure, with an aura of divine authority. Blake often emphasizes Beatrice’s spiritual purity by portraying her with soft, flowing robes and a serene expression, which contrasts with the darker tones of the surrounding environment. Her posture is commanding but graceful, reflecting her role as a guide and embodiment of divine love. Below or to the side of Beatrice, Dante is shown kneeling or standing in awe, gazing upward toward Beatrice with a look of intense emotion. His posture and expression reflect a mixture of reverence, penitence, and shock. The chariot in which Beatrice stands is a key symbol in this illustration, representing divine authority and grace. Blake’s illustration blends heavenly and earthly elements, reflecting the liminal space of the Earthly Paradise.

in 1892.

The 11-year-old Virginia Stephen, the later novelist Virginia Woolf, takes a boat trip to Godrevy Lighthouse on a family holiday in Cornwall.

The happy summers spent at Talland House would later influence Woolf's novels Jacob's Room, To the Lighthouse and The Waves.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Woolf

Books by Virginia Woolf at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/89

Julia and Leslie Stephen reading, Virginia in background, in the library at Talland House Vanessa Bell - Smith College Libraries

"Maps are to geography what notation is to music."

British writer, geographer, historian, journalist, cartographer, and inventor John Francon Williams died in 1911.

In 1881, Williams's seminal book The Geography of the Oceans was published. This book focuses on topics such as: General Geography of the Oceans, Physical Geography of the Oceans, the Geography of Particular Oceans. It was the first book to cover with such intensity the geography of the oceans.

Cover of The Geography of the Oceans by John Francon Williams, 1881

42 years ago today
Milo Goes To College is the first full-length album by the American punk rock band the Descendents, released on this day in 1982

American educator Prudence Crandall was born in 1803.

She ran the Canterbury Female Boarding School, which became the 1st school for black girls in the United States. The decision to admit Black students led to intense opposition. Local residents passed a law specifically targeting her school, known as the Black Law, which made it illegal to operate a school for Black students from out of state without local permission.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prudence_Crandall

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49765

Prudence Crandall, American teacher. Top caption: "The just man shall be in eternal remembrance." Bottom caption: "Went to prison for teaching colored children."

American nurse, humanitarian & author Lillian D. Wald died in 1940.

She is credited with coining the term "public health nurse" & was instrumental in establishing nursing as a profession dedicated to community care. She advocated for nurses to work in public schools, helping to ensure children's health & well-being. She was a strong advocate for social justice, championing causes such as women's suffrage, child labor laws, civil rights, and workers' rights.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lillian_Wald

Portrait of Lillian Wald by William Valentine Schevill, National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. Lillian Wald is depicted in a three-quarter view, facing slightly to her left. She appears as a mature woman, conveying a sense of calm authority and compassion. Her expression is serene, with a gentle smile that suggests kindness and determination. Wald is dressed in a dark, formal outfit, which adds to the seriousness of her demeanor. The clothing is modest and professional, fitting for someone of her standing in public health and social work.

46 years ago today

Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! is the debut studio album by the American new wave /postpunk band Devo, produced by Brian Eno and released on this day in 1978

Danish noblewoman & horticulturalist Sophia Brahe was born in 1559 (or 22 September 1556).

She played an essential role in assisting her brother, Tycho Brahe, with his astronomical observations. She worked alongside him at the Uraniborg observatory on the island of Hven, where they made some of the most precise measurements of planetary positions before the invention of the telescope. was deeply interested in horticulture, alchemy, & medicine.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophia_Brahe

Sophie Brahe portrait.