The “History” category represents the “Time” in “Lit Time Travel.” It contains posts about different periods, people, and places. With some unsolicited opinions and comments as well!
- Mission Dolores: A Lovely Chapel of History at the Heart of SF❤️
California missions hold a special place in my heart. I think it’s because I love history so much, to the point of majoring in it in college, that structures dating back to early Californian history mesmerize me so. And because I grew up near one, I have this unfounded affinity towards California’s twenty-one missions. I… Read more: Mission Dolores: A Lovely Chapel of History at the Heart of SF❤️ - International House at UC Berkeley: A Building Steeped in History
Have you heard of “International House,” aka “I-House”? I had never heard of it until 2022 when I found out that such a place existed at UC Berkeley. And after learning about its history and significance, I wish UCLA had an International House as well! Alas, it is only exclusively at Berkeley, NYC, Chicago, Paris,… Read more: International House at UC Berkeley: A Building Steeped in History - Chung Sul Youn Kim – Life of a Pioneer
It’s past Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, but I would still like to share Chung Sul Youn’s story. It is not as well known as it ought to be, especially considering the fact that she was a pioneer in many different ways. As one of the first Korean immigrants to the U.S., she… Read more: Chung Sul Youn Kim – Life of a Pioneer