As you can see here and here, my sister has taken to sending me postcards of historical sites that she… Read more Mailbox: New York Public Library Postcard
Tag: American history
Historical Highlights #048
This week I want to share articles about slavery, Vikings, and an ancient manuscript; a 16th century map; an intriguing… Read more Historical Highlights #048
Colonial Views of Slavery: Whitefield & Davies
Next up in the guest series by my mom, Lori Ferguson, is a post about the Great Awakening preachers George… Read more Colonial Views of Slavery: Whitefield & Davies
Living History with Kate Waller
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
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
Historical Highlights #042
Happy Friday. This week’s historical highlights feature artifacts from the Canadian War Museum, an annotated map of Middle Earth, a… Read more Historical Highlights #042
Coal Mining Roundup
Last August when some relatives were visiting from New York, we did a little sightseeing in the Drumheller, Alberta area. One… Read more Coal Mining Roundup