Straight from the Author

A Blog by Linda Lacour Hobar

Welcome to my blog!
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

by Linda Hobar

November 19, 2023

History, Home

The First Thanksgiving

The world is on edge in uncertain times. With war in the headlines, hostages underground, and protests…

Ludwig van Beethoven was a brilliant and complex composer of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He wrote magnificent masterpieces that are still popular today. However, even though he is seen as one of the most successful composers in history, he experienced a tumultuous life. He was often depressed and suffered deafness for much of his career. For a composer, little could be more maddening than not being able to hear. It’s no wonder Beethoven’s life was complex.

by Linda Hobar

November 16, 2023

History

The Complex Life of Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven was a brilliant and complex composer of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.…

Headlines on the October 6th attack of Israel are absolutely heart wrenching! They are also hard to understand. While I can't make full sense of this unfolding tragedy, I can provide some historical context.

by Linda Hobar

October 9, 2023

History

Understanding the Middle East (Part 3)

Headlines on the October 6th attack of Israel are absolutely heart wrenching! They are also hard to…

by Linda Hobar

October 9, 2023

History

Understanding the Middle East (Part 2)

Headlines on the October 6th attack of Israel are absolutely heart wrenching! They are also hard to…

by Linda Hobar

October 9, 2023

History

Understanding the Middle East (Part 1)

Headlines on the October 6th attack of Israel are absolutely heart wrenching! They are also hard to…

Imagine you are a young boy, watching a parade go through your town. Banners cloud the sky and loud music is playing. Everyone is celebrating. They are celebrating the return of Christopher Columbus from the New World.

by Linda Hobar

September 18, 2023

History

Bartolomé de Las Casas: Protector of the Indies

Imagine you are a young boy, watching a parade go through your town. Banners cloud the sky…

by Linda Hobar

August 15, 2023

History

Was there Really a King Arthur?

Have you ever heard of the legendary King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table? Their…

If you’re interested in the conflicts of ancient Greek culture, I think this is the story for you. Today we are going to look at the great Peloponnesian War. Before you can understand the Peloponnesian (pell uh puh NEE zhun) War, we should look at what the “Peloponnese” represents.

by Linda Hobar

July 14, 2023

History

The Peloponnesian War—for Kids!

If you’re interested in the conflicts of ancient Greek culture, I think this is the story for…

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