A rückenfigur is a figure seen from behind in the foreground of a picture (see above), particularly associated with German… Read more 8 Things I Learned in July
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Just a few historical highlights for you today — we’re talking medieval monsters, genealogical records, space exploration, and Bob Ross.… Read more Historical Highlights 204
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Here are this week’s historical highlights, touching on photography, sports, folk music, prison libraries, and the Library of Congress. “Annie… Read more Historical Highlights 183
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Fall officially begins this weekend! The weather, the clothes, the food, the routine… I look forward to it all. With… Read more Historical Highlights 160
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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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Happy Friday. If you have time for a little reading, take a look at my favourite links of the week.… Read more Historical Highlights 097
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Here are a few historical highlights to entertain and enlighten you this weekend (if you have any spare time). If… Read more Historical Highlights #069
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I learned a lot while putting together this list of historical highlights. You’ll find articles about the Fenian raids, Basque… Read more Historical Highlights #024
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When I sat down to compile this week’s historical highlights I had only one link that I had saved to… Read more Historical Highlights #023
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I hope you enjoy this week’s historical highlights. If you’re feeling blue over the weather, the photographs accompanying this article… Read more Historical Highlights #020
24 Reasons I Love Libraries
Libraries… how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Libraries are usually free. 2. Sometimes I just want… Read more 24 Reasons I Love Libraries
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Happy New Year! I hope you enjoy these historical highlights, whether they are quick reads or resources to delve into… Read more Historical Highlights #018
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From an unseen Charlotte Bronte story to Thanksgiving foods to Russia’s royal lost family, here are this week’s historical highlights.… Read more Historical Highlights #013