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The value of an infant

When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.

Did you know… The Powder Alarm?

Most Americans have heard of the battles of Lexington and Concord, and “The Shot Heard Round The World”. But the American revolution, or the American rebellion as the British would say, wasn’t something that happened all at once. There were … Continued

The Fall of the Ming Dynasty – April 24, 1644

I think if you were to ask people in the West to name one Chinese dynasty, the one they would likely come up with would be the Ming.

Don’t do as the Romans do!

Was Marcus Aurelius addicted to opium? The argument for dependency at least during the winter of the Danube campaign is credible.

Did you know about “June tee nth?”

Granger read aloud the contents of "General Order No. 3", announcing the total emancipation of those held as slaves: "The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired labor.

Dissolution of the Monasteries in England

Closing the monasteries meant their land and treasure could be confiscated, and the royal financial problems could be solved while also eliminating the troublesome Catholic influence over his subjects.

Guest Post – Eva Seyler

You're quiet and peaceful, summering safe at home;

You'd never think there was a bloody war on! ...

O yes, you would ... why, you can hear the guns.

Hark! Thud, thud, thud, – quite soft ... they never cease –

Giveaway – win free books! May 12-13 2021

There’s a giveaway today on Facebook – many historical fiction authors, including me, offering a chance to win free books. Go to Shine With Paper Lantern Writers https://www.facebook.com/groups/18540...

Did you know… John Kemp?

Why Republicans did not vote is easily explained, by taking a glance at the weekly mortuary report of the Secretary of the Board of Health, which shows three white men and ten colored came by their death, either by gunshot or other wounds, in one week in this city, during which such a state of anarchy mob-law existed that the ordinary police authorities were powerless and the streets at night were patrolled by bands of self-appointed men, armed with all kinds of dangerous weapons, during which time no colored man or known Republican dared show themselves on the streets after dark.”

The Sound of Music as historical fiction

The recent death of actor Christopher Plummer has renewed interest in the fifty-six-year-old movie, The Sound of Music. Since it is more than fifty years old, it qualifies as historical fiction. I thought I would share my connection to the movie and the real Trapp Family.