Historical Highlights 072

Posted on January 13, 2017January 12, 2017 by M.E. Bond

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?

Posted on January 9, 2017April 12, 2017 by M.E. Bond

“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

Posted on January 6, 2017January 7, 2017 by M.E. Bond

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

Posted on December 5, 2016December 17, 2016 by M.E. Bond

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

Posted on November 25, 2016November 25, 2016 by M.E. Bond

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

Posted on October 21, 2016October 20, 2016 by M.E. Bond

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

Posted on October 12, 2016October 7, 2016 by M.E. Bond

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”

Posted on September 21, 2016October 22, 2016 by M.E. Bond

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

Posted on August 15, 2016August 12, 2016 by M.E. Bond

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

Posted on August 5, 2016August 4, 2016 by M.E. Bond

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

Posted on July 29, 2016July 28, 2016 by M.E. Bond

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

Posted on July 18, 2016July 13, 2016 by M.E. Bond

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