Hello! Here are some historical highlights for your weekend reading. “‘Kitchen Maid’: A Newly Attributed Painting by Diego Velázquez” “How… Read more Historical Highlights 169
Imagining the Perfect Library
I’ve been a card-carrying member of at least seven different public library systems in my life, and have visited many… Read more Imagining the Perfect Library
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I’m behind on my historical highlights post this week because I was out last night at a performance of Wingfield Unbound. It… Read more Historical Highlights 168
2018 Gift Guide: 20+ Gift Ideas for History Buffs
Here is my third annual gift guide for history buffs! (You might also find the perfect gift in an older… Read more 2018 Gift Guide: 20+ Gift Ideas for History Buffs
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This week’s historical highlights include some photos taken during World War II, as well as articles about Prohibition, Madame Tussaud,… Read more Historical Highlights 167
Four Picture Books About Mary Cassatt
I recently went through all my old blog posts to create an index of the historical figures covered in my… Read more Four Picture Books About Mary Cassatt
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Music, art, politics, Frankenstein… read the latest historical and archival news in this week’s historical highlights. First a timely topic:… Read more Historical Highlights 166
8 Things I Learned in October
I learned some pretty interesting stuff this month… In 2007 Astronaut Sunita Williams ran the Boston Marathon in space! 2.… Read more 8 Things I Learned in October
Favourite Things: October Edition
I’m enjoying living in the country near a small city (Owen Sound has a population of about 21,000), but there… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
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I have five links to share today. If you’re interested in libraries, historical documents, archives, or art, read on! “Books… Read more Historical Highlights 165
Quiz: Words Lately Learned 8
It’s been close to 18 months since I posted a quiz of any kind on my blog, but I recently… Read more Quiz: Words Lately Learned 8
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Happy Friday! Here are your historical highlights, touching on archaeology, literature, archives, and even blue jeans. In archaeology news, georadar… Read more Historical Highlights 164
Exploring Bruce County: The Corran
In September we did some exploring of the Bruce Peninsula, including Wiarton and surrounding area. One site of historical interest… Read more Exploring Bruce County: The Corran