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
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…
The Story of the Louisiana Purchase
June 16, 2023Have you ever explored a new place, and felt a rush of excitement and wonder as you…
Why did Michelangelo Paint the Sistine Chapel Ceiling?
May 22, 2023Stop what you’re doing right now and look at your ceiling. What do you see? Probably not…
Who Was Augustine of Hippo?
April 15, 2023Think of someone you know who is really, really smart. I mean a person so smart that…
The Battle of Marathon—and How It’s Been Remembered
March 15, 2023In this history post, we’re going to learn about the Battle of Marathon—and how it’s been remembered.…
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…
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