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 our history. I’m glad you’re here!
~Linda
Have you ever seen pictures of Stonehenge and wondered who built it, and why? Stonehenge is the name of a unique man-made monument in Wiltshire, England. It is worth our study because it displays the genius of early men and women. Besides that, the mysteries of...
The last we looked at Pocahontas, she supposedly saved the life of John Smith when she dramatically threw herself over him and begged that he be spared. You can read more about that in the post The History of the Jamestown Settlement. Well, there is still much debate...
As many Americans prepare for Thanksgiving this month, our thoughts turn back to the First Thanksgiving after the Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth from England. But, did you know that the Pilgrims were not the first permanent English settlers in North America? The men of...
When you hear the name Robin Hood, what comes to your mind? Do you think of bows and arrows, Sherwood Forest, and characters like Maid Marian, Friar Tuck, or the evil Sheriff of Nottingham? Maybe you have watched the Disney version or some of the old classic movies of...
Have you ever heard of the Trojan Horse? The legend of the Trojan Horse makes a great story and may very well be true. It probably occurred sometime between 1200 B.C. and 1184 B.C. Today we will look at what the captivating story was all about, who wrote it, and begin...
In my last post, I wrote about "George Müller—A Great Faith in a Great God." Today I would like to continue this amazing story to encourage you to lean hard upon the Lord within your own families. Here is Part 2 of the story: "George Müller's Trust in God—An Example...