Just a few historical highlights for you this week. “ANU librarians begin urgent salvage job after precious books, documents damaged… Read more Historical Highlights 131
9 Things I Learned in February
When I look back over the past month I realize that it was pretty interesting! Here are a few things… Read more 9 Things I Learned in February
Favourite Things: February Edition
February may be the shortest month, but I’m not short on fun things to share with you. Let’s dive in.… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition
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Got some free time this weekend? Here are a few suggestions: Take a peek at a rare Jane Austen manuscript.… Read more Historical Highlights 130
A Visit to the Military Museums of Calgary
Since it was a holiday today we decided to go out for lunch and then visit the Military Museums of… Read more A Visit to the Military Museums of Calgary
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Here are this week’s historical highlights, taking you from a library in Brooklyn to a cemetery in Wales. First up,… Read more Historical Highlights 129
Did You Know? Maldon Sea Salt
Very recently I have acquired a fascination with salt. This sudden interest has two sources. First, I bought a cookbook… Read more Did You Know? Maldon Sea Salt
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Happy Friday, everyone. I have a few timely articles you can enjoy (while cozied up inside, if you’re living in… Read more Historical Highlights 128
A Short History of the Pacifier
What do you know about the history of the pacifier (also known as a soother, dummy, or binky)? With a… Read more A Short History of the Pacifier
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Happy Groundhog Day! Here’s a Canadian story about the removal of a historical statue. A massive new project “will combine… Read more Historical Highlights 127
3 Things I Learned in January
Here are three very different things that I learned in January. I hope you learned something useful or interesting, too.… Read more 3 Things I Learned in January
Favourite Things: January Edition
At the beginning of January we welcomed a baby boy, Ralph! As you can imagine, this month has been full… Read more Favourite Things: January Edition
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Here’s a brief historical highlights post with articles on magazine archives, ancient luxury arts, an opera about Tabasco, and the… Read more Historical Highlights 126