It’s our last week of summer holidays and my sister and her family are visiting from Virginia (yay!), so for… Read more Video: Surprising Images in Medieval Art
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The Surpisingly Interesting History of Crocuses
At the end of last week the kids found the first crocus blooming in our front yard. This of course… Read more The Surpisingly Interesting History of Crocuses
Four More Picture Books About Marc Chagall
Back in September I shared three picture books about the twentieth century artist Marc Chagall. Here are four more you… Read more Four More Picture Books About Marc Chagall
2020 Gift Guide: 20+ Gift Ideas for History Buffs
This year in particular many people are suggesting you do your holiday shopping early, so I thought I’d throw my… Read more 2020 Gift Guide: 20+ Gift Ideas for History Buffs
Three Picture Books About Beatrix Potter
Beloved children’s book author/illustrator Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) needs no introduction. Here are three picture books written about her life, by… Read more Three Picture Books About Beatrix Potter
Three Picture Books About Marc Chagall
In researching picture books about historical figures I have come across seven about Marc Chagall (1887-1985), the Russian-French-Jewish artist. Today… Read more Three Picture Books About Marc Chagall
You found what in the attic?! 5th Edition
It’s early September, which means my annual roundup of surprising archival discoveries. Here are some manuscript and painting (and sword)… Read more You found what in the attic?! 5th Edition
Images from the Book of Kells
The Book of Kells is an intricately decorated manuscript codex of the Latin text of the gospels, created around 800… Read more Images from the Book of Kells
How Did Tom Thomson Die?
One of the items on my “19 for 2019” list was to visit the Tom Thomson Art Gallery in Owen… Read more How Did Tom Thomson Die?
Firsts of 2019 in Pictures
Looking back at my calendar and photos of the past year, I ended up with more “firsts” of 2019 than… Read more Firsts of 2019 in Pictures
12 Fascinating History Podcasts
If you like listening to something when you’re doing housework or out walking the dog, a podcast can be a… Read more 12 Fascinating History Podcasts
Three Picture Books About Rembrandt van Rijn
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) may not be the first artist you think of sharing with children, but I’ve come across… Read more Three Picture Books About Rembrandt van Rijn
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