What a year! In keeping with tradition here are some firsts I experienced in 2020. Baked bread (and pizza) with… Read more Firsts of 2020 in Pictures
Category: Roundups
Interested in Archives? Don’t Miss These 11 Interviews
In 2015-2016 I published a series of eleven interviews with archivists at different institutions across Canada. Today I’m sharing them… Read more Interested in Archives? Don’t Miss These 11 Interviews
2020 Gift Guide: 20+ Gift Ideas for History Buffs
This year in particular many people are suggesting you do your holiday shopping early, so I thought I’d throw my… Read more 2020 Gift Guide: 20+ Gift Ideas for History Buffs
You found what in the attic?! 5th Edition
It’s early September, which means my annual roundup of surprising archival discoveries. Here are some manuscript and painting (and sword)… Read more You found what in the attic?! 5th Edition
Firsts of 2019 in Pictures
Looking back at my calendar and photos of the past year, I ended up with more “firsts” of 2019 than… Read more Firsts of 2019 in Pictures
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
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
You found what in the attic?! 4th Edition
I’m always on the lookout for unexpected discoveries of rare or valuable manuscripts or artwork. Here are some I’ve read… Read more You found what in the attic?! 4th Edition
You found what in the attic?! 3rd Edition
My blog just passed its third birthday, so here I am with my annual round-up of unexpected archival discoveries, anything… Read more You found what in the attic?! 3rd Edition
You found what in the attic?! 2nd Edition
In celebration of two years of blogging I’m posting a second round-up of surprising discoveries of historical documents. All year… Read more You found what in the attic?! 2nd Edition
2016 Gift Guide: 11 Gift Ideas for History Buffs
It’s that time of year when gift guides rear their heads all around the internet. I decided to put together… Read more 2016 Gift Guide: 11 Gift Ideas for History Buffs
You found what in the attic?!
You may have noticed that it’s a dream of mine to stumble across a previously unknown manuscript by a famous… Read more You found what in the attic?!
Smithsonian Answers Olympic History FAQs
I am no expert on athletics. In fact, even if I know the basic rules of a sport, I can… Read more Smithsonian Answers Olympic History FAQs