Better late than never… 2. The first place gold was discovered in the United States was in North Carolina in… Read more 12 Things I Learned in November
Tag: holidays
2024 Gift Guide: 12 Gifts for History Buffs
Here are twelve history-related suggestions for Christmas presents. (I’m especially intrigued by the suffrage board game and the Monticello tea… Read more 2024 Gift Guide: 12 Gifts for History Buffs
Favourite Things: October Edition
October was as beautiful as September and I’m thankful that we were able to take advantage of the weather and… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
Favourite Things: December Edition
Happy New Year! We’re an ill and exhausted bunch around here, so it’s going to be another short post this… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition
Timeline of Electric Christmas Lights
I’ve been tracking how many days I “go outside for 23 in 2023” and I must admit it’s gotten harder… Read more Timeline of Electric Christmas Lights
Favourite Things: November Edition
My monthly post is a bit short this time around, but if nothing else I’ve got some great book and… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition
2023 Gift Guide: 10 Gift Ideas for History Buffs
For your holiday shopping I’ve found ten history-related items that weren’t included in my previous gift guides. I hope you… Read more 2023 Gift Guide: 10 Gift Ideas for History Buffs
Who Invented the Turducken?
Happy Thanksgiving! You’ve heard of the turducken, a chicken stuffed into a duck stuffed into a turkey? Turns out the… Read more Who Invented the Turducken?
Queen Victoria’s Nicknames
Happy Victoria Day! In the past I’ve written about Queen Victoria’s children and namesakes, as well as movies that feature… Read more Queen Victoria’s Nicknames
8 Things I Learned in April
1. Jello-O is the official state food of Utah. 2. Outside North America Bartlett pears are called Williams pears. 3.… Read more 8 Things I Learned in April
Origins of the Easter Bunny
I must admit that I have not hidden Easter eggs for my kids the last couple of years (I did… Read more Origins of the Easter Bunny
6 Things I Learned in December
Here’s an odd assortment for you… 2. The difference between poisonous and venomous organisms — poisonous organisms hurt you when… Read more 6 Things I Learned in December
Favourite Things: December Edition
Happy New Year! Just like in November we had quite the snowstorm in December followed by rising temperatures and rain.… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition