One of the first pieces of home decor I bought (long before I had a house) was a Galileo thermometer.… Read more Did You Know? Galileo Thermometer
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What Is Steampunk?
Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction literature. It’s retrofuturistic, meaning it shows “depictions of the future created in an… Read more What Is Steampunk?
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
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Just a few historical highlights for you today — we’re talking medieval monsters, genealogical records, space exploration, and Bob Ross.… Read more Historical Highlights 204
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This week’s historical highlights touch on Christianity, the lunar landing, Chinese plate designs, Jane Austen, horror films, and much more.… Read more Historical Highlights 203
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Here are this week’s historical highlights. Do you feel like reading about… automobiles in art? books about books? Japanese tattoos?… Read more Historical Highlights 199
Four Picture Books About Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart (1897-1937?) is a fascinating historical figure, well-known for her many aviation records and her mysterious disappearance. I have… Read more Four Picture Books About Amelia Earhart
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This week’s list of historical highlights might not be extensive but it has some topics that I’d love to delve… Read more Historical Highlights 192
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Here are five historical highlights touching on art theft, robots, fax machines, trains, and photography. This fascinates me — “‘Indiana… Read more Historical Highlights 187
5 Things I Learned in December
Here are five things I learned in December, a mix of personal realizations and trivia. I do not find either… Read more 5 Things I Learned in December
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This week’s historical highlights feature a cool new game, some British history, and audio-visual materials in archives. Enjoy. I can’t… Read more Historical Highlights 172
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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
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Here you are: seven recent articles on books, archives, and history. Book-lovers get your “to-be-read” lists ready – here are new… Read more Historical Highlights 146