Did you know that Canada is the only country in the world to celebrate Victoria Day? I was surprised to… Read more Four Movies for Victoria Day
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Yesterday we moved into our rental house and this afternoon the moving truck dropped off our stuff. Of course, one… Read more Historical Highlights 141
Did You Know? Maldon Sea Salt
Very recently I have acquired a fascination with salt. This sudden interest has two sources. First, I bought a cookbook… Read more Did You Know? Maldon Sea Salt
How to Celebrate Robbie Burns Day
Robert Burns (1759-1796) — famous for poems like “Auld Lang Syne,” “A Red, Red Rose,” and “To a Mouse” —… Read more How to Celebrate Robbie Burns Day
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This week’s historical highlights are an interesting mix of reading material, from extreme weather to extreme hairstyles. You might learn… Read more Historical Highlights 123
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I hope you’re ready for some great links on topics ranging from Anglo-Saxon manuscripts to Egyptian art, from abandoned mines… Read more Historical Highlights 122
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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
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For this week’s historical highlights here are a few recent articles you might find interesting. “Thousands of Images from Gabriel… Read more Historical Highlights 120
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Hello, everyone. Today I’ve got a few news items relating to history and archives, and some great articles on maps,… Read more Historical Highlights 117
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As I collected historical highlights to share with you I noticed that my list is particularly geographically diverse this weekend.… Read more Historical Highlights 112
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Today I present an interesting mix of archives and library news along with a couple of articles on historical topics… Read more Historical Highlights 102
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Whenever I find myself growing tired of these historical highlights posts, I come across a whole slew of fascinating links.… Read more Historical Highlights 071
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