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.

Monday, October 15, 2012

What did Pompy wear?

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What sort of ihoisi ( clothing) did Pompy, the son of Sacagawea, wear? Boys usually wore breech cloths (also called br eech clouts, fl...

Friday, September 21, 2012

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Monday, September 17, 2012

What's in your backyard?

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http://www.livescience.com/23249-gallery-magnificent-roman-mosaic.html I envy people who turn up antiquities in their yards. Tak...

Monday, September 10, 2012

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My new book, Jacques Cartier went #1 in its category on Amazon! Thanks so much for your readership! My current works in p...

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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Longboat

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Source: Wikimedia Commons This is a longboat similar to what Jacques Cartier used to explore the Saint Lawrence River and the rapids be...

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Iron Stoves in the Middle Ages?

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While doing research for my book on world explorer Jacques Cartier, I was quite surprised to learn that there were iron stoves aboard ship....

Middle Ages Crucifix

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http://www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com/5.12.12BIG.asp?item=729 When Cartier met with the Natives of Hochelaga , he was so moved by t...

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