Category Archives: History Buff
5,000 More Birthday Candles for Stonehenge?
There is so much we don’t know about pre-historic civilizations… like, what their names were, their language and how they ended. One thing seems to happen repeatedly in our quest for understanding, however – we discover that we do not … Continue reading
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Life on My Mind
As I said to a world-weary friend on Monday: “Being an adult with access to information is exhausting.” Work, family, Korea, taxes, questionable food sources, social obligations, blasts at public events… It’s a lot to take in every day. I … Continue reading
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Science. History. Progress?
For better or for worse, I’m kinda swamped in work at the moment. But I wanted to drop in to share two pieces of information that I’ve enjoyed so far this week. First, did you know they found Richard III … Continue reading
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Getting to Know the Borgias
After I’d guilty pleasured my way through all four seasons of The Tudors, I was on the hunt for another, equally enticing, historical TV drama. Searching through the streaming options on Netflix gave me Borgia. I’d heard about the show, … Continue reading
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The History of Dentistry
This is a post I’ve been meaning to do for a while… in fact it tried to post itself without my permission last week. The idea came to me after we had our routine six month check ups. I have … Continue reading
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Dutch, Part 4 of ?
Parts I, II and III, if you so desire. IV William, the heir to the English throne of his father Henry I, was drowned after the wreck of a new royal ship in 1120. The ship was painted white, and … Continue reading
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Hypatia: Story and Symbol
Last week, we watched a movie called Agora. The film took place in the late 4th and early 5th centuries C.E., during a time of Roman decline, growing Christian power and a tragic loss of human knowledge. Agora centers around … Continue reading
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Dutch, Part 2 of ?
As hinted, I am going to make a biweekly departure from the ‘Friday Freelancer Report’ to bring you something a little spicier. This week, it’s the second installation of an experimental piece I started a number of years ago. For … Continue reading
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Vikings and Tapestry
I am a huge history nerd. And I’m probably the type that serious history scholars get annoyed with. I love the outfits and the music, the burly men and demure women, the elaborate decor and flowery speech. I love vikings … Continue reading
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Put Guacamole in Your Face this Cinco de Mayo
Tomorrow is May 5, also known as Cinco de Mayo. In a fashion similar to that of Saint Patrick’s Day, many people celebrate a heritage that is not their own through the food, drink and music of a different culture, … Continue reading
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