Here are four more picture books your kids might enjoy, featuring an athlete, a musician, and seamstress, and an engineer.… Read more Women’s History Picture Books (Part 2)
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A Book My Kids Love
Several weeks ago my kids got a book from the library and I often see them sitting on the couch… Read more A Book My Kids Love
Two Theories on the Origin of Gaga Ball
We got back from Beaver Camp on Sunday afternoon. Aside from swimming and boating, one of the kids’ favourite activities… Read more Two Theories on the Origin of Gaga Ball
6 Picture Books for Women’s History Month
For women’s history month here are six picture books that highlight women throughout history that I’ve read over the past… Read more 6 Picture Books for Women’s History Month
7 Things You’ll Learn If You Read The Boys in the Boat
I just (a couple of hours ago) finished reading The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest… Read more 7 Things You’ll Learn If You Read The Boys in the Boat
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I have just four historical highlights for you today. Enjoy! “WWII Nearly Ended Her Career, Now a Jewish Painter Earns… Read more Historical Highlights 198
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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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Today’s historical highlights consist of nine articles (Libraries! Oral history! The periodic table! Tiffany glass! Forgeries! Ulama!) and two fun… Read more Historical Highlights 177
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This week’s historical highlights touch on everything from bras to baseball cards, the Mona Lisa to motion pictures. I hope… Read more Historical Highlights 176
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Here are your weekly historical highlights — news and views from the world of museums, libraries, and archives… with one… Read more Historical Highlights 175
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I have six links for your historical highlights this weekend. I hope you find something that interests you. Here’s an… Read more Historical Highlights 152
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I’ve been sorting through the recommended websites and blogs on my site and I’ve come across quite a few interesting… Read more Historical Highlights 151
Photo Quiz: Famous Figures from Owen Sound
This week we are en route from Calgary to Owen Sound, Ontario, where we hope to settle down. As I… Read more Photo Quiz: Famous Figures from Owen Sound