It’s that time of year when gift guides rear their heads all around the internet. I decided to put together… Read more 2016 Gift Guide: 11 Gift Ideas for History Buffs
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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
Historical Highlights #059
Good morning! I have some interesting historical highlights for you, including thought-provoking articles on Thanksgiving and children’s books, a cartography… Read more Historical Highlights #059
Snow Moment
Happy Thanksgiving, Canadians! Last year I wrote about the origins of the Thanksgiving holiday. This past Friday I was brainstorming… Read more Snow Moment
Pictorial Timeline of Canadian & American Flags
In honour/honor of Canada Day and Independence Day, today we’ll look at the way Canadian and American flags have changed… Read more Pictorial Timeline of Canadian & American Flags
6 Things I Learned in May
Hello! I’m here to share what I learned in May. (Also, I’m linking up with Emily P. Freeman, so when… Read more 6 Things I Learned in May
Queen Victoria’s Children
In honour of Victoria Day I decided to put together a list of Queen Victoria’s nine children with pictures. I… Read more Queen Victoria’s Children
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?
14 Things I Learned in February
Today I’m linking up with Emily P. Freeman to share the myriad interesting things I learned in February. I’m starting… Read more 14 Things I Learned in February
A Pictorial Timeline of Valentines
This week I thought it would be fun to present a pictorial timeline of Valentines, from handwritten letters to Hallmark… Read more A Pictorial Timeline of Valentines
5 Things I Learned in December
Today I offer a short post with some interesting facts. Enjoy. Libraries have a very old history. 2. Hippos can’t… Read more 5 Things I Learned in December
Favourite Things: December Edition
As we near the end of 2015 I am definitely in reflection mode. Here are some of my favourite things… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition