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TIMELINE: 10 landmark decisions for LGBTQ+ rights
In honor of LGBTQ+ History Month, here is a look back on some of the landmark court decisions that expanded civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community.
TIMELINE: 15 highlights in nearly 80 years of video game history
Video games have become a part of a lot of people’s everyday lives. Many play them for fun, for competitions, for entertainment or even for work. Video games have become a part of our American (not to mention international) culture. Video…
TIMELINE: Nintendo turns 130
Play on, Player. The Japanese multinational consumer electronics and video game company that we know today as Nintendo, has captured the love and attention of kids and adults alike. Celebrate the company's 130th anniversary with its rich…
TIMELINE: UHCL history of art on campus
PAUHS has collected nearly 700 objects on view throughout University of Houston System campuses, including the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL). The following is a sample of the Public artwork on display at UHCL.
TIMELINE: UHCL Turns 45
In honor of UHCL's 45th anniversary, take a trip down memory lane.
TIMELINE: Celebrating 20 years of ‘Spongebob Squarepants’
Are you ready, kids? The longest running Nickelodeon series of all time “Spongebob Squarepants” celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2019. The legacy of the titular character reaches across mediums and languages as the show has captivated and…
TIMELINE: Events leading up to the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
WikiLeaks was created in 2006 to leak mostly classified information to the public. Over the years, the founder Julian Assange, has been a symbol of whistleblowing and controversial topics. His asylum under the Ecuadorian government has…
TIMELINE: A comprehensive history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
The culmination of 22 films, Marvel’s historic Avengers saga will resolve in “Avengers: Endgame” on April 26, 2019. In order to prepare for the finale of a tapestry of storylines converging on one another, this is a comprehensive history of…
TIMELINE: Looking into the history of Easter
Easter, a Christian holiday, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. A tradition that begins with Ash Wednesday or Lent – a 40-day period of fasting, prayer and sacrifice – and ends with Holy Week. Holy Week includes Palm Sunday, the…
TIMELINE: The unfolding Venezuelan humanitarian crisis
The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela may have reached a high point these past few months as political tensions over humanitarian aid escalated. Venezuelans have faced severe food and medicine shortages due to an economy rocked by…