I’ve been remembering to jot down things I learned lately instead of waiting till the end of the month, so… Read more 9 Things I Learned in May
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2020 Gift Guide: 20+ Gift Ideas for History Buffs
This year in particular many people are suggesting you do your holiday shopping early, so I thought I’d throw my… Read more 2020 Gift Guide: 20+ Gift Ideas for History Buffs
A Brief History of Apple Desserts
As I was making apple crisp this afternoon I decided to look into the origins of various apple desserts. But… Read more A Brief History of Apple Desserts
Three Picture Books About Marc Chagall
In researching picture books about historical figures I have come across seven about Marc Chagall (1887-1985), the Russian-French-Jewish artist. Today… Read more Three Picture Books About Marc Chagall
Two Picture Books About French Composers
Some composers (like Vivaldi and Bach) have many children’s books written about them. Others not so much. For those of… Read more Two Picture Books About French Composers
The Interesting Life of Joseph Pilates
For years my favourite form of exercise has been a version of pilates taught by Cassey Ho, founder of Blogilates.… Read more The Interesting Life of Joseph Pilates
The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu
I made a list of 20 fiction and 20 non-fiction books to read in 2020. One of my non-fiction picks… Read more The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu
Three Historical Picture Books Set in Quebec
It’s been awhile since I revisited Canadian historical fiction picture books. Here are three very different picture books set in… Read more Three Historical Picture Books Set in Quebec
A Brief History of Paperbacks
I’d never thought much about the history of paperbacks till I encountered a brief discussion in this novel, which I’m… Read more A Brief History of Paperbacks
12 Fascinating History Podcasts
If you like listening to something when you’re doing housework or out walking the dog, a podcast can be a… Read more 12 Fascinating History Podcasts
Three Picture Books Set in World War II
In honour of Remembrance Day, here are three picture books that vividly depict life in Europe during World War II,… Read more Three Picture Books Set in World War II
Historical Highlights 209
It’s the end of an era. I’ve been posting historical highlights every Friday since I started my blog at the… Read more Historical Highlights 209
Historical Highlights 208
Better late than never… Here are this week’s historical highlights touching on museum news, Canadian history, World War II, and… Read more Historical Highlights 208