The History Scroll

This blog interacts with the history books I write for middle grade readers. Adults enjoy them, too! Feel free to add your comments and join in conversations.

Saturday, March 17, 2012

All Things Irish and St. Patrick!

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Oh how I love the story of St. Patrick! And isn't this 1897 dress just dreamy? My imagination runs wild wondering who wore it! Why did...

Saturday, March 10, 2012

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Cleopatra’s Kingdom, Alexandria,Egypt! Lost for 1,600 years, the royal quarters of Cleopatra were discovered off the shores of Alexand...

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Living on the water

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My current work in progress is about a young Melungeon girl who ends up living on a steamboat. Part of my research for this story includes ...

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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Pattens: Medieval Overshoes

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source: unknown (If you know the source, please let me know!) So how did you keep your feet dry in the middle ages? Why, with Pat...

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Crow's Nests in Ships of Old

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Source Source When navigating the seas, Vikings used crows as navigational equipment. Crows are land lovers, and when the we...

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Saturday, January 7, 2012

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About 120 years ago, a cache of manuscripts, mostly fragments, was discovered in the storeroom of an old Cairo synagogue. Its memb...

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Friday, November 18, 2011

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Look who's reading my book in NEW JERSEY! It's Thea, Daisy and Otis! Thanks, kitties! Go here to see these sweet kitties featu...

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