Reading Into Our Past…
My favorite presenter, historian, and author is Lucy Worsley. She is an amazing historian who has hosted quite a respectable amount of documentaries. I just love her enthusiasm and personality portrayed in her shows. This woman loves life and it shows! In today’s post, I have compiled an excellent list with video of some must see Lucy documentaries!
Today In History – Frederick Douglass is born on February 14th, 1818. He was a social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman after escaping from slavery in Maryland. Douglass became a national leader of the abolitionist movement in New York and Massachusetts. His work and anti-slavery writing became famous around the world.
Read moreWWII changed lives and history forever, the war world was a time of death, destruction, and evil; however, it was also a time that brought people together in ways never imaginable. Everyone had to step up and do their part. Many chose to fight, nurse, and build. People showed strength and tragedy brought communities closer than ever before.
Read moreHe is an all American boy from Chicago whose destiny brought him to the life of a B-17 pilot in the U.S. 8th Air Force. She is a girl determined to fight with the resistance in occupied Holland and has nothing to lose. In times of peace they had once been pen pals. Will they ever manage to find each other? After all, It was WWII and everything changed.
Read moreSlavery had been deeply intertwined into the economy of the 18th century American colonies. This is the story of a slave in the home of Colonel Ashley and how she used the U.S Revolution to sue for freedom and won her case against the state of Massachusetts.
Read moreWhat would you write in your diary the evening after learning that you were officially the queen of a large nation? Queen Victoria wrote “Since it has pleased providence to place me in this station, I shall do my utmost to fulfill my duty towards my country,” She became Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland on June 20th, 1837.
Read moreThe Anne of Green Gables series written by Lucy Maud Montgomery is without a doubt one of the dearest pieces of literature I have ever read in this world, and the novels will always hold the number one spot in my heart. In today’s post, we will discuss the Anne of Green Gables Museum that was created in the honor of L. M Montgomery.
Read moreIn the summer of 1914, The U.S implemented a volunteer ambulance service in France at the beginning of WWI. The goal was to assist those injured outside of Paris in an American hospital. German troops had been storming France all summer long and those being wounded on the front lines needed transportation to receive medical care.
Read moreToday’s post will be the tale of a royal exit written by guest poster Simone T. Whitlow from the blog History and Imagination. Whitlow discusses and tells the life story of Princess Sophia Dorothea and her exiting the royal family. The consequences were enormous. it is a story filled with an unhappy marriage and daring escapes.
Read moreThe Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg was the last straw that would set of a chain of events leading many countries to declare war and begin the first world war in history. WWI or the “Great War” had over a hundred countries involved in the conflict during its climax between 1914-1918.
Read moreI cannot contain how excited I am to announce the second part of The Spanish Princess has finally arrived! This is amazing for us Tudor history lovers! That is right! Season Two of The Spanish Princess is airing on Starz October 11th, 2020. In today’s post I will be sharing exclusive sneak peak and first look at the trailer! God Save The Queen!
Read moreThe father of the detective story left everyone with the greatest mystery of all. What was behind his untimely demise? Edgar Allan Poe is known as being a literary master. His ability to intrigue, awe, and entertain readers leaves inspiration for new writers.
Read moreIn today’s post I am going to be discussing some strange facts about the Tudor Dynasty. I thought it would be fun to use the same concept I did with our facts from U.S History post by inviting the group Everything Tudor Era to help compile this list. They were amazing and didn’t let me down with their strange facts from Tudor history!
Read moreIn today’s post we have guest writer Tim Migaki here to detail and review a very insightful book titled Naval Warfare in the Age of Sail: War at Sea 1756 – 1815 written by Bernard Ireland. The book focuses on the British Royal Navy and how they grew and developed during the late 18th century to early 19th century. Migaki gives the book 3.5 stars.
Read moreIn today’s post, I will be sharing a book review of Lands Of Lost Borders: A Journey on Silk Road by guest blogger Reg Spittle from his book blog titled Reg’s Book Blog. This book is a fascinating portrayal of a young woman’s courageous desire to be a world renowned travels and covers her experiences bicycling along the Silk Road.
Read moreIn today’s post I thought it would be fun to discuss some of the weirder things that have occurred throughout American History because history is nothing if not highly fascinating. So many strange and coincidental events have occurred everywhere and I was happy to be able to speak and discuss the weirder sides of things on Facebook.
Read moreToday’s blog post will be reviewing the book Wuthering Heights. The article is written by Kriti Rana from the website Not So Random Ramblings. Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights (1847) is a tale of tragedy and revenge. Heathcliff, one of the prime characters of the novel, lies at the center of the tragedy and is the perpetrator of the revenge.
Read moreThe strongest quality Blackbeard had were his ability to terrify others. It was a skill that allowed him to be a successful pirate without having to spill a lot of blood. He had a long black beard that would cover his whole face giving him a very menacing appearance. He is known for being one of the most notorious and deadly pirates of his time.
Read moreConstantinople is a beautiful city that was founded by Roman Emperor Constantine I in 324 CE. The city served as the capital for the Roman Empire and later the Byzantine Empire. It has faced many sieges and attacks throughout the years but managed to remain standing. The city had once been the most heavily fortified places in the world.
Read moreIn today’s post I will be sharing the second part of a two part series written by Paul Hemphill from his blog In That Howling Infinite as he covers the 1530s and the historical significance of Henry VIII’s reign and the upheaval brought about by his “great matter’ and divorce from Catherine of Aragon and breaking away from the Catholic Church.
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