This week I want to share articles about slavery, Vikings, and an ancient manuscript; a 16th century map; an intriguing… Read more Historical Highlights #048
Month: July 2016
Favourite Things: July Edition
Let’s jump right in to my favourite things from July. Books I’ve been on a spree of reading “self-improvement” books… Read more Favourite Things: July Edition
Four Picture Books About Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai (1940-2011) was a Kenyan environmentalist and political activist. Her accomplishments form an impressive list: First Eastern African woman… Read more Four Picture Books About Wangari Maathai
Historical Highlights #047
This week’s historical highlights include some celebrities: Ernest Hemingway, Frida Kahlo, and Beatrix Potter. On top of that I’ve gathered… Read more Historical Highlights #047
Colonial Views of Slavery: Whitefield & Davies
Next up in the guest series by my mom, Lori Ferguson, is a post about the Great Awakening preachers George… Read more Colonial Views of Slavery: Whitefield & Davies
Living History with Kate Waller
Maybe, like me, you have fond memories of visiting a historical settlement (like Fanshawe Pioneer Village or Kings Landing). Many details… Read more Living History with Kate Waller
Historical Highlights #046
Our new baby has been keeping me busy, but I did find three historical highlights to share with you this… Read more Historical Highlights #046
Quiz: Words Lately Learned 5
Welcome to the fifth installment of “Words Lately Learned,” where I offer you the opportunity to test your vocabulary knowledge.… Read more Quiz: Words Lately Learned 5
Archivist Interview: Meet Melissa Caza
The next installment of my Archivist Interview series is a Q&A with Melissa Caza, an archivist at the Ontario Jewish… Read more Archivist Interview: Meet Melissa Caza
Historical Highlights #045
This week’s historical highlights touch on World War I, Sir Thomas More, sliced bread, Metis archaeology, St. George, and mermaids.… Read more Historical Highlights #045
Colonial Views of Slavery: Jonathan Edwards
New Guest Series! Last September my mom returned to school to study history and now she has agreed to write… Read more Colonial Views of Slavery: Jonathan Edwards
Pictorial Timeline of Canadian & American Flags
In honour/honor of Canada Day and Independence Day, today we’ll look at the way Canadian and American flags have changed… Read more Pictorial Timeline of Canadian & American Flags
Historical Highlights #044
For this week’s historical highlights here are three intriguing articles for your perusal. “The Great Library Rescue of Timbuktu” “On… Read more Historical Highlights #044