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Category Archives: historical
A New Leaf…
It is almost a year since I came to the fork in the road and walked a new path. I started this blog as a way to share my family papers and artifacts; to share my love of history. My … Continue reading
Posted in historical, Photo of the week, spirit, Thoughts, Uncategorized
Tagged connection, farm, history, photos
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Greek Drama
It is the morning of the first day of the City Dionysia. The event takes place in Athens, a city state on what is now mainland Greece. It is one of the most powerful cities in the Ancient world. This … Continue reading
Posted in drama, drama history, Education, historical
Tagged Athens, City Dionysia, drama, Greece, history, plays
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Mausoleum: The face behind the stone
She challenges Penelope, the loyal wife of Odysseus, for the role of faithful companion. Some ancient texts claim she drank the ashes of her cremated husband in tribute. In history, Artemisia is known for creating a palatial monument for her … Continue reading
The Mystery of Books
My mother hated cleaning, so from a very early age our agreement was that if I took responsibility of housekeeper, she would read to me. For about ten years, our arrangement exposed me to many classics. The size of our … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Book Review, children, historical, history and literature
Tagged history, Norah Lofts, reading, Wayside Tavern
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