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

Tell Me the Story of Cinco de Mayo!
May 5, 2020When it comes to Cinco de Mayo, most of us have but a snippet of background on…

Dealing with the DARK SIDE of History (and the Headlines!)
April 17, 2020There is a problem for most teaching parents when dealing with the dark side of history (and…

The “Buffet-Style” Approach to World History
March 16, 2020Overwhelmed or not sure how to get started? Think of The Mystery of History as a “Buffet-Style”…

Getting Christmas “Right” by Remembering Immanuel
December 16, 2019It’s almost Christmas. The older I get, the harder it is to get it right (especially after…

“The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” (Part III – Homeschooling in a Fallen World)
November 15, 2019Welcome to Part III of “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” of Homeschool. Today’s focus? The…

“The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” (Part II – Survival Tips For A Bad Day of Homeschool)
September 17, 2019Last month I introduced a three-part series titled, “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Homeschool.”…

“The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” (Part I – Tips For A Good Homeschool Day)
August 19, 2019Homeschool has several sides. Like the old Clint Eastwood Western, “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,”…

10 Dates to Know – From a Biblical Worldview
July 15, 2019There are a lot of dates to know in history—and opinions will vary on which are the…

Making a Beautiful Homeschool
June 14, 2019Your plate is full. You don’t need more to do. But if you homeschool and occasionally ache…

A Lesson from the Sparrows: Don’t Move My Nest!
April 6, 2019I recently purchased a wreath for my front door. I knew upon doing so that I was…

How The Mystery of History Drew Us Closer to God (by Laurie Shaw)
November 3, 2018In this post, guest blogger Laurie Shaw shares how “The Mystery of History Drew Us Closer to…

Why Use Audiobooks In Your Homeschool
September 8, 2018Why use audiobooks in your homeschool? It is because they’re awesome! And when it comes to The…













