I am no expert on athletics. In fact, even if I know the basic rules of a sport, I can… Read more Smithsonian Answers Olympic History FAQs
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Historical Highlights #051
For this week’s historical highlights I’ve curated a mix of articles on archaeology, libraries, and historical tours — as well… Read more Historical Highlights #051
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
Historical Highlights #040
Historical highlights of the week include some fascinating articles about archaeology and art. I hope you’ll read on. All of… Read more Historical Highlights #040
The Western Humanities: Baroque Art
Continuing with my series based on this book, today I’m taking a look at Baroque art. “‘Baroque’ is a label… Read more The Western Humanities: Baroque Art
Historical Highlights #035
Happy Friday! This week’s historical highlights cover bookstores, libraries, archives, art, music, architecture, refugee camps, currency, and eugenics. I hope… Read more Historical Highlights #035
Historical Highlights #034
Iron Maiden, Bonnie Prince Charlie, NASA, the Pavement Bookworm, William Morris, and more… I hope you’re intrigued by this week’s… Read more Historical Highlights #034
Historical Highlights #028
Here’s a collection of links for your Friday reading: historical highlights about music, alchemy, art, and even fandoms. Jazz fan?… Read more Historical Highlights #028
Historical Highlights #026
This week’s historical highlights begin with an interview with Harper Lee (who passed away on February 19 at age 89)… Read more Historical Highlights #026
Historical Highlights #025
Your weekly historical highlights are coming right up. “Five Interesting Facts About Noah Webster” “You Can Now 3D Print the… Read more Historical Highlights #025
Plotted: A Literary Atlas
Plotted: A Literary Atlas (Zest Books, 2015) by freelance illustrator and artist Andrew DeGraff is a collection of illustrations that straddle the… Read more Plotted: A Literary Atlas
A Pictorial Timeline of Valentines
This week I thought it would be fun to present a pictorial timeline of Valentines, from handwritten letters to Hallmark… Read more A Pictorial Timeline of Valentines
Review: Lost in Translation by Ella Frances Sanders
On August 21, 2013 Ella Frances Sanders published an illustrated blog post titled “11 Untranslatable Words from Other Cultures.” This… Read more Review: Lost in Translation by Ella Frances Sanders