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Mourning Rings

The Victorian Age was the period of 1860-1902. This historical time was named after Queen Victoria. In America this was time before the industrial boom and after the Civil War. Queen Victoria mourned her husband Prince Albert for over 20 years and the Civil War created nationwide grief and mourning rings became a part of grief fashion. It was expected that a woman would were black when in…

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Jacqueline Hopkins' Timeless : Book 1Ready for pre-order

An Escape from Reality’s own Author Jacqueline Hopkins’ Vella will be coming to eBook soon. It is now ready for pre-orders. It will be delivered to you on November 24th but after the 24th, you can get it for free reading through Kindle Unlimited if you have that option. If you are interested in ordering it now, you may click the link above or below this post.…

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The Redshirt Soldier in Biennale Gardens

A ghost in a red shirt used to haunt the Biennale Gardens in Venice. The former soldier had to uphold his promise to protect his hero, Garibaldi, even in death.  Read the full story in the MoonMausoleum

A ghost in a red shirt used to haunt the Biennale Gardens in Venice. The former soldier had to uphold his promise to protect his hero, Garibaldi, even in death.  In the Castello district in Venice, in the Giardini della Biennale there is a statue of a soldier of Garibaldi, a hero of the Italian Unification. If you look closely though, there is another statue to see. Right behind Garibaldi’s…

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#OTD in 1803 – Irish Rebellion of 1803 | Following an explosion at his arms depot on this date, Robert Emmet brings forward his planned rebellion in Dublin to 23 July.

The glorious failure of the 1798 rebellion had a profound impact on the young Robert Emmet. He romanticised the nationalist ideals held by the organisers, as demonstrated by an ode he wrote to them: “And those who were laid at rest Oh! Hallowed be each name; Their memories are forever blest – Consigned to endless fame.” Today there are many reminders of Robert Emmet’s 1803 Rebellion in Dublin,…

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Destination Singapore — Experiencing Singapore through Travel

Even before mass tourism took root with the arrival of the jet age, Singapore has fascinated would be travellers from the West. The romanticised depictions of the island penned by the likes of Rudyard Kipling, Joseph Conrad and Somerset Maugham, in the late 19th and early 20th century have more often than not, made Singapore out to be an exotic destination, as have travel guide books of the day.…

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Bill Johnston - The Thousand Islands Pirate

Subscriber Content Add content here that will only be visible to your subscribers. Payment Image: Portrait of William “Pirate Bill” Johnston, 1840. Benson Lossing drew the portrait. Bill Johnston – The Thousand Islands Pirate Bill Johnston was a Canadian-American smuggler, river pirate, and War of 1812 privateer. Born in Canada on February 1, 1782, Johnston had been accused of spying in…

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10 Days Left! The 2024 Ozma and Goethe Awards close at the end of July!

The Fantasy is soon to be History! The Ozma and Goethe Awards both close at the end of July! Don’t let your History become a Fantasy! The Ozma Award for Fantasy Fiction and The Goethe Award for Post-1750 Historical Fiction close submissions at the end of July. You can’t win if you don’t submit! Submit to the CIBAs Today! Only 10 days left to submit your books to the prestigious CIBAs and embark…

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Vintage Historic Images 1890

Authentic historical stock visuals, retro-styled contemporary images, and archives of conceptual and lifestyle images from decades past, for your next project at Glasshouse Images in their Cira and AB Archives collections. Three snake charmers, India, 1890 HAVE AN IMAGE SEARCH REQUEST? SEND ME A LIGHTBOX ASAP! Search our collection or simply send us an email with your specific request…

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Meet the Most Mysterious Man in History

Grigori Rasputin’s rise to power in Russia was a combination of charisma, mysticism, and manipulation. He was born into a humble peasant family in Siberia in 1869 and lived a rather ordinary life until he embarked on a pilgrimage to a monastery in 1897. It was during this journey that Rasputin underwent a transformation and […]Meet the Most Mysterious Man in History

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Canal Market District in Newark, Ohio

Fresh fruit and vegetables, new products and crafts were just a few of the items available at the Canal Market District in downtown Newark. Opening in 2016, the market began with close to ten vendors and offered a summer schedule of local entertainment.  Some of the amazing merchants I met included Nay and Terry Dismore from Pretzels with a Twist.  Their company offers miniature gourmet pretzels…

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Irish Coin Daily: Woodcock's Bank, Enniscorthy (Co Wexford), Type 2 Copper Halfpenny token (1800)

1800 Woodcock’s Bank, Enniscorthy (Co Wexford) copper halfpenny token. Date: 1800 1800 Woodcock’s Bank, Enniscorthy (Co Wexford) copper halfpenny token dated 1800. Obv Monogram of RW beneath a peacock crest with legend above Description: The short-lived bank in Enniscorthy owned by Robert Woodlock was opened in 1799 and closed in 1802 was unusual insofar as it produced both its own banknotes and…

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Death in another century

We have a “cowtown” museum in the city I live. The museum has building g duplicates of the original city as it stood in the late 1890s. You can walk into each store , shop, house, or farm as it stood over 100 years ago. It’s what I would call an interactive museum. I really enjoy Cowtown and they always hold interesting historical events. Like any museum Cowtown is a living , growing learning…

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Play This Safe 2 Odds Today 25/06/2023

Play This Safe 2 Odds Today 25/06/2023 Play This Safe 2 Odds Today – We provide daily simulated reality league predictions ranging from; full-time Correct Score tip – Our sure 3 odds daily tips are so accurate you’ll wonder if the matches are fixed. Track Odds Bet Tips for today and you can aswell have a look at our free expert Football betting tips from professional tipsters around the world &…

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The Ghosts Within the South Bridge Vaults

A paranormal investigator's dream, the South Bridge Vaults in Edinburgh have been investigated for its hauntings on many occasions and many have left with a feeling of having experienced something paranormal and ghostly in the dark. Read the full story!

A paranormal investigator’s dream, the South Bridge Vaults in Edinburgh have been investigated for its hauntings on many occasions and many have left with a feeling of having experienced something paranormal and ghostly in the dark.  In the late 18th century Edinburgh was a growing community with a limited space in the Old Town nicknamed Old Reeky because of the bad smell and old buildings. The…

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The Song of the Day is: Pete Seeger - “(Oh My Darling) Clementine”(1957) #SongoftheDay #music #parenting #peteseeger #folk #folkmusic #traditional #clementine #western #journal #HearTodayGrownTomorrow Support the Blog - Click Below

The Song of the Day is: Pete Seeger – “(Oh My Darling) Clementine” From the album American Favorite Ballads, Vol. 1 (1957) Ruby lips above the water,Blowing bubbles soft and fine,But alas, I was no swimmer,So I lost my Clementine.Oh my darling, oh my darlingOh my darling, ClementineThou art lost and gone forever,Dreadful sorry, Clementine.Traditional – Percy Montrose Today’s song selection is…

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Concord - The Little Town With Everything

Concord – The Little Town With Everything

Every year for a few years now, I’ve visited the town of Concord, Massachusetts. With every successive year I’ve gone, I’ve been dealing with new sets of challenges and new personal goals along the way.

The original purpose in visiting Concord (and the surrounding towns of Lexington, Lincoln, and Bedford) was to bone up on my history and explore a town that had a lot to do with the beginnings of…