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

Setting Goals for the New Year—With Grace and Immeasurable Results
January 13, 2023Today I’m going to share my heart about setting goals for the new year. But, there’s a…

The 12 Days of Homeschool (Part 4 of 4)
December 19, 2022I hope you’ve been enjoying my whimsical rendition of the 12 Days of Christmas with “The 12…

The 12 Days of Homeschool (Part 3 of 4)
December 16, 2022Last week we started my 12 tips on handling those “less-than-perfect” homeschool days. Since it’s near the…

The 12 Days of Homeschool (Part 2 of 4)
December 9, 2022Last week we started my 12 tips on handling those “less-than-perfect” homeschool days. Since it’s near the…

The 12 Days of Homeschool (Part 1 of 4)
November 25, 2022Hi friends! I have 12 tips to share on handling those “less-than-perfect” homeschool days. Since it’s near…

Pompeii—Buried by Ash!
October 1, 2022On the morning of August 24, A.D. 79, the Roman city of Pompeii was bustling like normal.…

Belshazzar and Cyrus—Where Bible History and World History Meet!
September 29, 2022The Bible is full of peculiar stories. One of those involves Daniel, Belshazzar, Cyrus—and a mysterious handwriting…

The Mysterious Death of Mozart
August 22, 2022Context brings meaning to history. So, consider this: while colonists were rioting against the Stamp Act—prior to…

The Myth of Magellan
July 22, 2022In 1519, Magellan was granted five ships by Spain to hold about 270 men. Since Charles I…

What are the Dead Sea Scrolls?
June 13, 2022Over the centuries, archaeologists have found stones, tablets, and inscriptions that help support the stories of the…

Who Was King Tut?
May 12, 2022Who was King Tut? Of all the fascinating pharaohs who once ruled over Egypt, probably none is…

Who was St. Valentine?
February 5, 2022In our world today, it’s common practice for men, women, boys, and girls to exchange valentines on…













