I’ve known for years that the popular nursery rhyme “Ring Around the Rosie” references the Black Death (bubonic plague), but… Read more Historical Origins of Three Nursery Rhymes
Category: Origins
A Pictorial Timeline of Valentines
This week I thought it would be fun to present a pictorial timeline of Valentines, from handwritten letters to Hallmark… Read more A Pictorial Timeline of Valentines
History of Cribbage
After a short conversation about cribbage with some friends on New Year’s Day, I decided to do a little research… Read more History of Cribbage
A Short History of Engagement Rings
A while back a good friend suggested I write a post on the origin of engagement rings, and since last… Read more A Short History of Engagement Rings
What in the World is the Transatlantic Accent?
Have you ever wondered by people in old movies and radio shows sound funny? It’s all due to the Transatlantic… Read more What in the World is the Transatlantic Accent?
The Shifting Date of Canadian Thanksgiving
Last month while reading Mistress Pat by L.M. Montgomery (the sequel to Pat of Silver Bush), I came across a… Read more The Shifting Date of Canadian Thanksgiving