I am pleased to say that this month I am linking up with Emily P. Freeman to share what I learned… Read more 6 Things I Learned in November
Tag: British history
Charlotte Bronte on the First World’s Fair
It’s been a while since I posted anything from this book that had been living unopened on my bookshelf for… Read more Charlotte Bronte on the First World’s Fair
Historical Highlights #055
I’m still on vacation (until tomorrow), so this historical highlights post will be brief. Happy reading. “Americans’ Attitudes Toward Public… Read more Historical Highlights #055
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?!
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
On My Bedside Table
The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Flaws by Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi William Morris: A Life… Read more On My Bedside Table
6 Things I Learned in March
I didn’t keep very good records of the things I learned in March, but here are a few interesting ones… Read more 6 Things I Learned in March
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Saint Patrick?
I know I’m late to the party, but if you aren’t tired of hearing about Saint Patrick, try my short… Read more Quiz: How Well Do You Know Saint Patrick?
Historical Highlights #029
This week I have articles on archaeology, museum exhibits, makerspaces, and a first-person account of the sinking of the Lusitania.… Read more Historical Highlights #029
Historical Origins of Three Nursery Rhymes
I’ve known for years that the popular nursery rhyme “Ring Around the Rosie” references the Black Death (bubonic plague), but… Read more Historical Origins of Three Nursery Rhymes
History of Libraries: Victorian Lending Libraries
I’ve made an executive decision not to organize my blog series on the history of libraries chronologically. Part 1 focused… Read more History of Libraries: Victorian Lending Libraries
11 Things You Didn’t Know About the Vikings
Last September my mom went back to school, with a five-year plan to earn a Master’s in History. She’s currently… Read more 11 Things You Didn’t Know About the Vikings