When I wrote yesterday’s post about Easter, I was not, initially, anticipating dedicating a second post to the topic. Without sounding ignorant, I honestly did not realize just how much history there is to the holiday known as Easter, and because I was seriously lacking in my Easter knowledge, I figured there are plenty of … More As it turns out, Easter history is quite interesting
War movies are a genre of film that I absolutely admire and appreciate, but tend to avoid for the most part. My reasoning for avoiding them is understandable, in a sense; oftentimes, war movies are incredibly sad as they depict the harsh realities of battle and what soldiers experience. That isn’t to say that we … More Have you seen ‘Devotion’?
I debated whether or not to allocate just one post to the topic of Ireland and its history, but I don’t necessarily think that would do Ireland justice. Visiting Ireland someday has been on my and my sister’s bucket list for quite some time, and we agreed that if either of us ever comes into … More How much do you know about Ireland? (part two)
For most of my life, I was blissfully unaware of the fact that I have Irish roots. My mom’s father was from Belgium and her mother was from Holland, and both of my dad’s parents are from Hungary. A couple of years ago, my mom, sister and I got my dad a DNA ancestry kit … More How much do you know about Ireland?
If you’re reading this post, then I have to assert that congratulations are in order; you have officially survived Christmas 2023. Well, at least, for the most part, hopefully. Perhaps some of you are still wrapping up the festivities with some gatherings after the fact. Today is December 26, more commonly known as Boxing Day. … More Boxing Day: Know your history
I mentioned at the conclusion of yesterday’s post that today’s would address the same subject matter, and seeing as I am not a spontaneous person nor do I treat my blog with spontaneity, today’s post will be a continuation of the topic of Christmas and interesting information pertaining to it. I’ll admit I was a … More How much do you know about Christmas? (part two)
Given the time of year, I thought it would be appropriate to dedicate a number of posts to Christmas and all things Christmastime. It is a day many of us partake in celebrations for, and whether it be spent with friends, family or both, it is a wonderful opportunity to come together and spend time … More How much do you know about Christmas?
If you follow my blog to any extent, by now you’re arguably well aware of the fact that I have a tremendous interest in Vikings and the Viking era in history. If you’re new here, welcome, and brace yourself for future Viking content following this post – I can guarantee there will be more at … More Vikings and their common misconceptions
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