A Blog by Linda Lacour Hobar
As the author of The Mystery of History, I wanted a place to stay in touch with my readers and ponder out loud matters of the heart, our homes, and history. I’m glad you’re here! ~Linda
Who was Alfred the Great?
August 21, 2024Of all the kings who have ever reigned in England, only one has been called “the Great.”…
What is Presidents’ Day?
February 9, 2024In three minutes, I’d like to answer, what is President’s Day and why is it celebrated? President’s Day…
Who was Archimedes?
January 22, 2024Who was Archimedes (ahr ki MEE deez)? Archimedes was a brilliant Greek inventor—whose ideas are still in…
The True Story Behind “Good King Wenceslas”
December 16, 2023“Good King Wenceslas (wen-SEH-sloss) looked out on the Feast of Stephen,When the snow lay round about, deep…
The First Thanksgiving
November 19, 2023The world is on edge in uncertain times. With war in the headlines, hostages underground, and protests…
The Complex Life of Ludwig van Beethoven
November 16, 2023Ludwig van Beethoven was a brilliant and complex composer of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.…
Understanding the Middle East (Part 3)
October 9, 2023Headlines on the October 6th attack of Israel are absolutely heart wrenching! They are also hard to…
Understanding the Middle East (Part 2)
October 9, 2023Headlines on the October 6th attack of Israel are absolutely heart wrenching! They are also hard to…
Understanding the Middle East (Part 1)
October 9, 2023Headlines on the October 6th attack of Israel are absolutely heart wrenching! They are also hard to…
Bartolomé de Las Casas: Protector of the Indies
September 18, 2023Imagine you are a young boy, watching a parade go through your town. Banners cloud the sky…
Was there Really a King Arthur?
August 15, 2023Have you ever heard of the legendary King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table? Their…
The Peloponnesian War—for Kids!
July 14, 2023If you’re interested in the conflicts of ancient Greek culture, I think this is the story for…
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