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Posted on January 25, 2019January 24, 2019 by M.E. Bond

I’ve sorted today’s historical highlights into archives, libraries, museums, and miscellaneous historical topics. Archives What reference service is like in… Read more Historical Highlights 178

Three Picture Books About 20th Century Artists

Posted on January 21, 2019January 14, 2019 by M.E. Bond

Some historical figures (like Leonardo da Vinci and Benjamin Franklin) have several children’s picture books written about them. Others —… Read more Three Picture Books About 20th Century Artists

Historical Highlights 177

Posted on January 18, 2019January 17, 2019 by M.E. Bond

Today’s historical highlights consist of nine articles (Libraries! Oral history! The periodic table! Tiffany glass! Forgeries! Ulama!) and two fun… Read more Historical Highlights 177

Historical Highlights 176

Posted on January 11, 2019January 10, 2019 by M.E. Bond

This week’s historical highlights touch on everything from bras to baseball cards, the Mona Lisa to motion pictures. I hope… Read more Historical Highlights 176

Historical Highlights 174

Posted on December 28, 2018December 27, 2018 by M.E. Bond

Here are just a few historical highlights, especially about art and astronomy. Art historian Sister Wendy passed away earlier this… Read more Historical Highlights 174

Historical Highlights 172

Posted on December 14, 2018December 13, 2018 by M.E. Bond

This week’s historical highlights feature a cool new game, some British history, and audio-visual materials in archives. Enjoy. I can’t… Read more Historical Highlights 172

7 Things I Learned in November

Posted on December 3, 2018December 1, 2018 by M.E. Bond

Today I’m following Emily P. Freeman’s lead to share the things I’ve learned lately. (By the way, two years ago… Read more 7 Things I Learned in November

Historical Highlights 170

Posted on November 30, 2018November 29, 2018 by M.E. Bond

Here are five historical highlights — articles that span the centuries and take you from Ontario to Africa to Rome.… Read more Historical Highlights 170

Historical Highlights 169

Posted on November 23, 2018November 22, 2018 by M.E. Bond

Hello! Here are some historical highlights for your weekend reading. “‘Kitchen Maid’: A Newly Attributed Painting by Diego Velázquez” “How… Read more Historical Highlights 169

Four Picture Books About Mary Cassatt

Posted on November 5, 2018 by M.E. Bond

I recently went through all my old blog posts to create an index of the historical figures covered in my… Read more Four Picture Books About Mary Cassatt

Historical Highlights 165

Posted on October 26, 2018October 25, 2018 by M.E. Bond

I have five links to share today. If you’re interested in libraries, historical documents, archives, or art, read on! “Books… Read more Historical Highlights 165

Historical Highlights 161

Posted on September 28, 2018September 27, 2018 by M.E. Bond

Here are this week’s historical highlights — articles and blog posts about history, archives, libraries, and museums from around the… Read more Historical Highlights 161

You found what in the attic?! 3rd Edition

Posted on September 3, 2018 by M.E. Bond

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

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