The headlines that shook the world
The birth of the Tramp and silent spectacles
Ragtime, tango, and the sounds of the streets
Masterpieces written on the brink of war
Odd inventions and daily life on the edge of tomorrow
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Master of A ticket to the year 1914
schopenhauer Match 1914 headlines and pop culture to discover what people talked about back then.
Tango ban: In 1914, Pope Pius X reportedly disapproved of the tango, prompting some cities to ban the dance for being too scandalous.
A ballroom dance of Argentine origin characterized by marked rhythms, posture, and abrupt pauses. In 1914, Vernon and Irene Castle popularized the dance in America through their bestselling book, Modern Dancing.
What musical style, known for its ragged, syncopated rhythms, dominated popular sheet music in 1914?
Which legendary 'Father of the Blues' published the hit song 'St. Louis Blues' in September 1914?
What is the name of the music rights organization founded in New York in 1914 to protect composers?
Which religious leader reportedly expressed disapproval of the tango dance craze in early 1914?
Which famous American composer wrote the music for the 1914 Broadway hit 'Watch Your Step'?
Which passionate dance style from Argentina swept the globe and caused a moral panic in 1914?
Which major European city was the epicenter of the tango craze outside of Buenos Aires in 1914?
Before streaming or vinyl, how did most families consume popular music at home in 1914?