It’s that time of year again! To start off my 2019 holiday gift guide I want to introduce you to… Read more 2019 Gift Guide: 25 Gift Ideas for History Buffs
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
Exploring Grey County: Salvation Corners
Our new house is a block north of “Salvation Corners” in Owen Sound, so nicknamed because of the four limestone… Read more Exploring Grey County: Salvation Corners
5 Things I Learned in October
“Edelweiss” is not an Austrian folk song, but was written for The Sound of Music. In fact it was the… Read more 5 Things I Learned in October
Favourite Things: October Edition
Today was a pristine October day; wearing long sleeves but no coats we picked apples at our old rental house… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
Poetry in Context: Shakespeare’s Sonnet 2
The British Library website is a good place view material related to Shakespeare. Besides plays he wrote 154 sonnets and… Read more Poetry in Context: Shakespeare’s Sonnet 2
The History of Labyrinths
Our new house has a smaller yard than I’d hoped for, but just one house down is a baseball diamond… Read more The History of Labyrinths
Did You Know? Second Empire Architecture
Have you ever noticed houses with mansard roofs and dormer windows? In case you don’t know what I mean, here’s… Read more Did You Know? Second Empire Architecture
3 Things I Learned in September
Tonight’s post is short and sweet. Here’s what I learned in September. The aftermath of moving is just as much… Read more 3 Things I Learned in September
Favourite Things: September Edition
Good news: we moved into our new house this month! Bad news: I didn’t read very many books. (The trade-off… Read more Favourite Things: September Edition
Autumnal Equinox Celebrations in History
For the first day of fall let’s take a look at some ways the autumnal equinox has been celebrated throughout… Read more Autumnal Equinox Celebrations in History
Five More Picture Books About van Gogh
Up today are reviews of five picture books about famous 19th century artist Vincent van Gogh, recommended for kids ages… Read more Five More Picture Books About van Gogh
You found what in the attic?! 4th Edition
I’m always on the lookout for unexpected discoveries of rare or valuable manuscripts or artwork. Here are some I’ve read… Read more You found what in the attic?! 4th Edition