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Two Thousand Years of Leap Years: A History of Correcting Time
Why do we have a leap day every four years? Read on to find out. ...more
Ancient World ,Middle Ages All Posts &2024
February 18, 2024•3 min read
The history of Santa Claus
Santa Claus is known around the world by many names like, Sinter Klaus, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, and Saint Nicholas. But where did the legend come from? ...more
Middle Ages ,Teaching History All Posts &2023
December 05, 2023•6 min read
Legend Fiction vs Facts: The Green Children of Woolpit
I love a good legend – especially when there’s a foothold in truth. They're great for encouraging research skills to find the true possibilities. Here’s the story of a mystery that happened almost 900... ...more
Middle Ages ,All Posts &2023
August 21, 2023•5 min read
25 Time Travel Novels and series for Children, Middle Grade, and Young Adult
Time Travel Is An Exciting Science Fiction/Fantasy Genre Where The Plot Possibilities Are Truly Endless And They Can Sometimes Be As Educational As They Are Entertaining. ...more
Ancient World ,Middle Ages Renaissance to New World 18th & 19th Century 20th Century Teaching History All Posts &2023
May 06, 2023•6 min read
Eat Like a King: Food for the upper crust in medieval times
Eating in the Middle Ages was nothing like it is today. There was no grocery store or packaged foods. If you want chicken for dinner, you’d have to chase it around the house first. ...more
Middle Ages ,All Posts &2022
September 02, 2022•3 min read
Peasant food in the Middle Ages was hard work
What did medieval people eat? That depended on their economic class – or how rich they were. The royals and nobles ate… well… like kings! But the peasants had to grow their own food. They didn’t have ... ...more
Middle Ages ,All Posts &2022
August 23, 2022•4 min read
The Legend of Lady Godiva
Lady Godiva was an Anglo-Saxon noblewoman. Her husband, Leofric, was the Earl of Mercia. They lived in a place called Coventry. ...more
Middle Ages ,Teaching History All Posts &2022
August 23, 2022•2 min read
The (Urban) Legend of Bloody Mary
The legend as we heard it… Okay, I promise this one is true! It happened to a friend. Really! You hold a candle in one hand and a mirror in the other. Then you walk backwards up a flight of stairs. A... ...more
Middle Ages ,Teaching History All Posts &2022
August 23, 2022•2 min read
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