Maybe, like me, you have fond memories of visiting a historical settlement (like Fanshawe Pioneer Village or Kings Landing). Many details… Read more Living History with Kate Waller
Historical Highlights #046
Our new baby has been keeping me busy, but I did find three historical highlights to share with you this… Read more Historical Highlights #046
Quiz: Words Lately Learned 5
Welcome to the fifth installment of “Words Lately Learned,” where I offer you the opportunity to test your vocabulary knowledge.… Read more Quiz: Words Lately Learned 5
Archivist Interview: Meet Melissa Caza
The next installment of my Archivist Interview series is a Q&A with Melissa Caza, an archivist at the Ontario Jewish… Read more Archivist Interview: Meet Melissa Caza
Historical Highlights #045
This week’s historical highlights touch on World War I, Sir Thomas More, sliced bread, Metis archaeology, St. George, and mermaids.… Read more Historical Highlights #045
Colonial Views of Slavery: Jonathan Edwards
New Guest Series! Last September my mom returned to school to study history and now she has agreed to write… Read more Colonial Views of Slavery: Jonathan Edwards
Pictorial Timeline of Canadian & American Flags
In honour/honor of Canada Day and Independence Day, today we’ll look at the way Canadian and American flags have changed… Read more Pictorial Timeline of Canadian & American Flags
Historical Highlights #044
For this week’s historical highlights here are three intriguing articles for your perusal. “The Great Library Rescue of Timbuktu” “On… Read more Historical Highlights #044
6 Things I Learned in June
Let’s share what we learned in June! As usual I’m linking up with Emily P. Freeman. If you’re considering doing… Read more 6 Things I Learned in June
Favourite Things: June (Special Announcement!)
I was going to write my usual post of favourites from the past month, mentioning this cookbook I’ve been reading,… Read more Favourite Things: June (Special Announcement!)
Historical Highlights #043
Here are just a few historical highlights for the weekend. Happy reading. The Smithsonian has digitized its one millionth object!… Read more Historical Highlights #043
Poetry in Context: “Because I could not stop…”
“Because I could not stop for Death” by Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) is a classic of American literature. Like the vast… Read more Poetry in Context: “Because I could not stop…”
On My Bedside Table
The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Flaws by Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi William Morris: A Life… Read more On My Bedside Table