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
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…
What is it about the Mona Lisa?
February 3, 2022What is it about the Mona Lisa? Is it her timid smile, her mysterious eyes, or just…
Benjamin Franklin—A Jack-of-All-Trades
February 3, 2022Take a jack-of-all-trades kind of man. Add to him a good dose of wit, a dash of…
The Mysteries of Stonehenge
January 14, 2022Have you ever seen pictures of Stonehenge and wondered who built it, and why? Stonehenge is the…
The Marriage of Pocahontas
December 6, 2021The last we looked at Pocahontas, she supposedly saved the life of John Smith when she dramatically…
The History of the Jamestown Settlement
November 13, 2021As many Americans prepare for Thanksgiving this month, our thoughts turn back to the First Thanksgiving after…
Is the Story of Robin Hood True? Facts vs. Fiction
October 19, 2021When you hear the name Robin Hood, what comes to your mind? Do you think of bows…
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