Since it’s my little sister’s birthday today, I thought I’d write a short post on the history of birthday candles.… Read more The Origins of Birthday Candles
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Favourite Things: December Edition
The first half of December was cold. Bitterly cold. So cold that one morning my husband remarked that – 12… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition
Historical Highlights #069
Here are a few historical highlights to entertain and enlighten you this weekend (if you have any spare time). If… Read more Historical Highlights #069
I Think of You
A while back I posted a poem that I wrote years ago. Here’s another one that I wrote around the… Read more I Think of You
Three Picture Books Set in World War I
Have you noticed how many children’s books have been written about World War II? I discovered recently that picture books… Read more Three Picture Books Set in World War I
2016 Gift Guide: 11 Gift Ideas for History Buffs
It’s that time of year when gift guides rear their heads all around the internet. I decided to put together… Read more 2016 Gift Guide: 11 Gift Ideas for History Buffs
Historical Highlights #060
Today’s historical highlights include articles relating to World Wars I and II, as well as museum and website news. As… Read more Historical Highlights #060
Historical Highlights #059
Good morning! I have some interesting historical highlights for you, including thought-provoking articles on Thanksgiving and children’s books, a cartography… Read more Historical Highlights #059
Snow Moment
Happy Thanksgiving, Canadians! Last year I wrote about the origins of the Thanksgiving holiday. This past Friday I was brainstorming… Read more Snow Moment
Pictorial Timeline of Canadian & American Flags
In honour/honor of Canada Day and Independence Day, today we’ll look at the way Canadian and American flags have changed… Read more Pictorial Timeline of Canadian & American Flags
6 Things I Learned in May
Hello! I’m here to share what I learned in May. (Also, I’m linking up with Emily P. Freeman, so when… Read more 6 Things I Learned in May
Queen Victoria’s Children
In honour of Victoria Day I decided to put together a list of Queen Victoria’s nine children with pictures. I… Read more Queen Victoria’s Children
6 Things I Learned in March
I didn’t keep very good records of the things I learned in March, but here are a few interesting ones… Read more 6 Things I Learned in March