In 2015 I flew in a helicopter; in 2016 I made marmalade; in 2017 I vacationed in California. Now here… Read more Firsts of 2018 in Pictures
Tag: music
Poetry in Context: “Silent Night”
December 24, 2018 marks the 200th anniversary of the beloved Christmas carol “Silent Night,” which began as the German song… Read more Poetry in Context: “Silent Night”
Favourite Things: November Edition
This monthly favourite things email really crept up on me this time around, but I managed to pull something together.… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition
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Music, art, politics, Frankenstein… read the latest historical and archival news in this week’s historical highlights. First a timely topic:… Read more Historical Highlights 166
5 Things I Learned in August
Today I’m joining Emily Freeman to share what I’ve learned lately. Feel free to chime in in the comments! Charlotte… Read more 5 Things I Learned in August
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Here are this week’s historical highlights. Sign me up to visit Mark Twain’s house! What do you think of interactive… Read more Historical Highlights 155
Favourite Things: May Edition
May has been a month of transition and settling into a new routine. Of course, along the way I’ve come… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition
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Hello, readers! Get ready for articles on Canadian, American, and ancient history, plus some fascinating images and a newly-released song.… Read more Historical Highights 143
Did You Know? Birthday Celebrations in History
Last year I published a post about the origin of birthday candles on my sister’s birthday. Today another family birthday has… Read more Did You Know? Birthday Celebrations in History
Favourite Things: February Edition
February may be the shortest month, but I’m not short on fun things to share with you. Let’s dive in.… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition
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Happy Friday, everyone. I have a few timely articles you can enjoy (while cozied up inside, if you’re living in… Read more Historical Highlights 128
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Happy Groundhog Day! Here’s a Canadian story about the removal of a historical statue. A massive new project “will combine… Read more Historical Highlights 127
6 Things I Learned in December
Is your year off to a good start? Looking back, here are six assorted things I learned in December —… Read more 6 Things I Learned in December