Some historical figures (like Leonardo da Vinci and Benjamin Franklin) have several children’s picture books written about them. Others —… Read more Three Picture Books About 20th Century Artists
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Today’s historical highlights consist of nine articles (Libraries! Oral history! The periodic table! Tiffany glass! Forgeries! Ulama!) and two fun… Read more Historical Highlights 177
Exploring Bruce County: Fathom Five
When I was a kid we used to camp on the Bruce Peninsula in the summer. One memorable day trip… Read more Exploring Bruce County: Fathom Five
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This week’s historical highlights touch on everything from bras to baseball cards, the Mona Lisa to motion pictures. I hope… Read more Historical Highlights 176
Firsts of 2018 in Pictures
In 2015 I flew in a helicopter; in 2016 I made marmalade; in 2017 I vacationed in California. Now here… Read more Firsts of 2018 in Pictures
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Here are your weekly historical highlights — news and views from the world of museums, libraries, and archives… with one… Read more Historical Highlights 175
5 Things I Learned in December
Here are five things I learned in December, a mix of personal realizations and trivia. I do not find either… Read more 5 Things I Learned in December
Favourite Things: December Edition
The last favourites post of the year! Our month was filled with a lot more Christmas activities than last year.… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition
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Here are just a few historical highlights, especially about art and astronomy. Art historian Sister Wendy passed away earlier this… Read more Historical Highlights 174
Poetry in Context: “Silent Night”
December 24, 2018 marks the 200th anniversary of the beloved Christmas carol “Silent Night,” which began as the German song… Read more Poetry in Context: “Silent Night”
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Here are your weekly historical highlights — articles touching on books, genealogy, science, archives, history majors, and even a snowball… Read more Historical Highlights 173
Seven Picture Books About Benjamin Franklin
This fall I was initiated into the world of Benjamin Franklin picture books. Here are my reviews of seven of… Read more Seven Picture Books About Benjamin Franklin
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This week’s historical highlights feature a cool new game, some British history, and audio-visual materials in archives. Enjoy. I can’t… Read more Historical Highlights 172