For this week’s historical highlights, I’ve come up with a hodgepodge of links. I think you’ll find some interesting reading here.

Ooh, this 1903 Carnegie library building is for sale!

I was intrigued by this short article about “Scots midwives [who] saved lives on America’s wild frontier.”

Here’s a quick read on circulating libraries in Regency England.

If you’re up for a longer read, this article focuses on the memory of the Spanish Civil War. (See also: book reviews.)

The history (and revival) of the Knights Templar is fascinating.

Have you heard of swan upping?

What do you think of library tourism? (Obviously, I’m a fan.)

Have you ever thought of the American Revolution as part of a world war?

Do you have a favourite poem? (This is one of mine.)

Last but not least, a funny literary cartoon.

Enjoy the long weekend!