Two Theories on the Origin of Gaga Ball

Posted on August 27, 2024August 27, 2024 by M.E. Bond

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

Posted on March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 by M.E. Bond

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

Posted on June 17, 2019June 17, 2019 by M.E. Bond

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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Posted on June 14, 2019June 13, 2019 by M.E. Bond

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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Posted on March 1, 2019February 28, 2019 by M.E. Bond

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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Posted on January 18, 2019January 17, 2019 by M.E. Bond

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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Posted on January 11, 2019January 10, 2019 by M.E. Bond

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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Posted on January 4, 2019January 3, 2019 by M.E. Bond

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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Posted on July 27, 2018July 26, 2018 by M.E. Bond

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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Posted on July 20, 2018July 19, 2018 by M.E. Bond

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

Posted on April 23, 2018February 26, 2020 by M.E. Bond

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

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Posted on February 9, 2018February 8, 2018 by M.E. Bond

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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Posted on January 26, 2018January 25, 2018 by M.E. Bond

Here’s a brief historical highlights post with articles on magazine archives, ancient luxury arts, an opera about Tabasco, and the… Read more Historical Highlights 126

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