Happy Friday, everyone. I have a few timely articles you can enjoy (while cozied up inside, if you’re living in a winter wonderland like I am).
In honour of Black History Month, here’s a detailed look at the history of the song “Kumbaya” , a list of children’s books about black scientists, and a celebration of Frederick Douglass. (See also: this post.)
And in honour of the Olympics, here’s a look at the history of women’s figure skating. (See also: this post.)
Finally, a little something to think about: gun control in the Wild West (“Contrary to the popular imagination, bearing arms on the frontier was a heavily regulated business”).