This post is inspired by a picture book biography that I came across recently… Who Was Jane Jacobs? Jane Jacobs… Read more Who Was Jane Jacobs?
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Here you are: seven recent articles on books, archives, and history. Book-lovers get your “to-be-read” lists ready – here are new… Read more Historical Highlights 146
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Hello, readers! Get ready for articles on Canadian, American, and ancient history, plus some fascinating images and a newly-released song.… Read more Historical Highights 143
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Just four historical highlights to share today. In case you missed it (I did), Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s casket was recently… Read more Historical Highlights 140
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Happy Friday, readers. Here are a few historical highlights touching on architecture, space exploration, World War II, libraries, and a… Read more Historical Highlights 137
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Happy Friday. This week’s historical highlights touch on slavery, the Civil War, the civil rights movement, Willa Cather, Isaac Rosenberg,… Read more Historical Highlights 136
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I’ve had a busy week, so here I am with a short list of historical highlights. I hope you enjoy… Read more Historical Highlights 134
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Happy Friday, everyone. I have some interesting historical highlights to share — touching on linguistics, women’s suffrage, teaching history, Frankenstein, and… Read more Historical Highlights 133
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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
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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
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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
Four Historical Picture Books About Running
I once ran a 10k as a fundraiser for the Toronto Zoo. I managed to jog the whole way without… Read more Four Historical Picture Books About Running
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Happy holidays, readers! If you’re up for reading an article or two this weekend, here are some historical highlights that… Read more Historical Highlights 121