Here are this week’s historical highlights — articles and blog posts about history, archives, libraries, and museums from around the… Read more Historical Highlights 161
Month: September 2018
Four Picture Books About Leonardo da Vinci
Reading some picture books about Leonardo da Vinci recently reignited my interest in him. What a genius! Not only did… Read more Four Picture Books About Leonardo da Vinci
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Fall officially begins this weekend! The weather, the clothes, the food, the routine… I look forward to it all. With… Read more Historical Highlights 160
Did You Know? Owen Sound & Underground Railroad
Did you know that Owen Sound, Ontario was the northernmost terminus of the Underground Railroad, the secret network of citizens… Read more Did You Know? Owen Sound & Underground Railroad
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I’m running late this weekend, so I’ll just list the historical highlights that I came across. I hope you find… Read more Historical Highlights 159
Favourite Historical Fiction of My Childhood
Did you read historical fiction as a child? I didn’t have any ambition to become a historian or archivist, but… Read more Favourite Historical Fiction of My Childhood
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Here are this week’s historical highlights, including some excellent articles (don’t skip the first one!) and intriguing recommendations. They touch… Read more Historical Highlights 158
You found what in the attic?! 3rd Edition
My blog just passed its third birthday, so here I am with my annual round-up of unexpected archival discoveries, anything… Read more You found what in the attic?! 3rd Edition