Better late than never… Here are this week’s historical highlights touching on museum news, Canadian history, World War II, and a quiz based on Library of Congress subject headings.
“Museum and art gallery attendance bounces back”
“Korean American National Museum Slated to Open in 2020”
“How are the V&A’s online collections used?”
“Library has become crucial ‘access point’ for Pa. urban residents unable to afford wireless”
“Public to get sneak peek of 106-year-old CSS Acadia’s massive restoration”
“Dragon Centre was a catalyst for Scarborough’s Chinese community, but the history is not all rosy”
“The Curious Story of the Italian Chapel Built by WWII POWs in the Scottish Isles”
“Hidden for 500 Years, the Colmar Treasure Recalls the Persecution of Medieval Jewish People”
“Can You Guess These Classic Novels From Their Library of Congress Subject Categories?” (70 question quiz!)
The Italian Chapel has long been on the list of ‘must visit one day’. The trouble is, the list simply gets longer. I think those are the clearest photos of the chapel I have ever seen.