“Good King Wenceslas” is a popular Christmas carol, but I bet you don’t know much about the man behind the… Read more 12 Facts About “Good King Wenceslas”
12 Fascinating History Podcasts
If you like listening to something when you’re doing housework or out walking the dog, a podcast can be a… Read more 12 Fascinating History Podcasts
Three Picture Books About Rembrandt van Rijn
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) may not be the first artist you think of sharing with children, but I’ve come across… Read more Three Picture Books About Rembrandt van Rijn
5 Things I Learned in November
November is already in the rearview mirror, but I don’t think it’s too late to share the interesting things we… Read more 5 Things I Learned in November
Favourite Things: November Edition
I don’t have a lot of time for commentary tonight, but I hope you’ll find some takeaways from this list… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition
Exploring Grey County: Damnation Corners
Earlier this month I shared that downtown Owen Sound has an intersection with four 19th century limestone churches, known as… Read more Exploring Grey County: Damnation Corners
2019 Gift Guide: 25 Gift Ideas for History Buffs
It’s that time of year again! To start off my 2019 holiday gift guide I want to introduce you to… Read more 2019 Gift Guide: 25 Gift Ideas for History Buffs
Three Picture Books Set in World War II
In honour of Remembrance Day, here are three picture books that vividly depict life in Europe during World War II,… Read more Three Picture Books Set in World War II
Exploring Grey County: Salvation Corners
Our new house is a block north of “Salvation Corners” in Owen Sound, so nicknamed because of the four limestone… Read more Exploring Grey County: Salvation Corners
5 Things I Learned in October
“Edelweiss” is not an Austrian folk song, but was written for The Sound of Music. In fact it was the… Read more 5 Things I Learned in October
Favourite Things: October Edition
Today was a pristine October day; wearing long sleeves but no coats we picked apples at our old rental house… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
Poetry in Context: Shakespeare’s Sonnet 2
The British Library website is a good place view material related to Shakespeare. Besides plays he wrote 154 sonnets and… Read more Poetry in Context: Shakespeare’s Sonnet 2
The History of Labyrinths
Our new house has a smaller yard than I’d hoped for, but just one house down is a baseball diamond… Read more The History of Labyrinths