The tagline for my novel writing efforts is “where secrets of the past meet stories of the present.” To me… Read more Donald Miller on Living a (Better) Story
German POWs in North America
Earlier this year I watched the movie The Magic of Ordinary Days, which tells the story of an arranged marriage… Read more German POWs in North America
Historical Highlights #050
For this week’s historical highlights I have five links to share. “America Almost Lost the San Juan Islands Over a… Read more Historical Highlights #050
The Society for Creative Anachronism
Today I’m excited to share a guest post from an old friend, who graciously agreed to write about one of… Read more The Society for Creative Anachronism
Colonial Views of Slavery: The Quakers
In this guest series written by my mom we’re looking into what can be found in the archives of colonial… Read more Colonial Views of Slavery: The Quakers
Historical Highlights #049
I have a lot of historical highlights to share today, many to do with Canadian history, but also archaeology, librarianship,… Read more Historical Highlights #049
Mailbox: New York Public Library Postcard
As you can see here and here, my sister has taken to sending me postcards of historical sites that she… Read more Mailbox: New York Public Library Postcard
8 Things I Learned in July
Looking back I see that I learned a lot of interesting things in July. I hope you can say the… Read more 8 Things I Learned in July
Historical Highlights #048
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
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