If you’re a fan of public libraries, you’ve probably heard of Andrew Carnegie. A Scottish-American businessman who believed that the… Read more Memorial Park Library: Calgary’s Carnegie Library
Tag: Canadian history
Historical Highlights 072
Here are a few historical highlights, if you’re looking for something to read this weekend. “Reporter Clare Hollingworth, who broke… Read more Historical Highlights 072
Who Murdered the Donnellys?
“Lucan, Feb. 4.- Lucan awoke this morning to shock the country with intelligence of the blackest crime ever committed in… Read more Who Murdered the Donnellys?
Historical Highlights 071
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
Three Picture Books About the Klondike Gold Rush
For today’s picture book reviews I’m taking a look at three very different books set during the Klondike Gold Rush… Read more Three Picture Books About the Klondike Gold Rush
Historical Highlights #065
Before the historical highlights, I want to announce that I finished my NaNoWriMo novel last night! It’s a mess of… Read more Historical Highlights #065
Historical Highlights #060
Today’s historical highlights include articles relating to World Wars I and II, as well as museum and website news. As… Read more Historical Highlights #060
Archivist Interview: Meet Krista McCracken
I’m happy to announce that my Archivist Interview series is not over yet! Today I have a Q&A with Krista… Read more Archivist Interview: Meet Krista McCracken
Poetry in Context: “Indian Summer”
Are you as excited as I am that tomorrow is the autumnal equinox? Last October I shared one of my… Read more Poetry in Context: “Indian Summer”
German POWs in North America
Earlier this year I watched the movie The Magic of Ordinary Days, which tells the story of an arranged marriage… Read more German POWs in North America
Historical Highlights #049
I have a lot of historical highlights to share today, many to do with Canadian history, but also archaeology, librarianship,… Read more Historical Highlights #049
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
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