Straight from the Author

A Blog by Linda Lacour Hobar

Welcome to my blog!
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

Imagine you are a young boy, watching a parade go through your town. Banners cloud the sky and loud music is playing. Everyone is celebrating. They are celebrating the return of Christopher Columbus from the New World.

by Linda Hobar

September 18, 2023

History

Bartolomé de Las Casas: Protector of the Indies

Imagine you are a young boy, watching a parade go through your town. Banners cloud the sky…

by Linda Hobar

August 15, 2023

History

Was there Really a King Arthur?

Have you ever heard of the legendary King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table? Their…

If you’re interested in the conflicts of ancient Greek culture, I think this is the story for you. Today we are going to look at the great Peloponnesian War. Before you can understand the Peloponnesian (pell uh puh NEE zhun) War, we should look at what the “Peloponnese” represents.

by Linda Hobar

July 14, 2023

History

The Peloponnesian War—for Kids!

If you’re interested in the conflicts of ancient Greek culture, I think this is the story for…

Have you ever explored a new place, and felt a rush of excitement and wonder as you let the adventure unfold? You may have wanted to dig deep and get to know the history, natural treasures, and people of that strange and exciting new place. If this connects with you, I think you’ll find the story of the Louisiana Purchase very interesting. Surprisingly enough, this story begins with France.

by Linda Hobar

June 16, 2023

History

The Story of the Louisiana Purchase

Have you ever explored a new place, and felt a rush of excitement and wonder as you…

Stop what you’re doing right now and look at your ceiling. What do you see? Probably not much. Most ceilings are quite boring. But this was not the case with the Sistine Chapel. Within it are some of the most spectacular paintings in the world. Strangely enough, the artist who painted it didn’t like to paint at all! In fact, he despised it. That artist was Michelangelo. So, if he hated painting, why did Michelangelo paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel? Let’s go back to the beginning.

by Linda Hobar

May 22, 2023

History

Why did Michelangelo Paint the Sistine Chapel Ceiling?

Stop what you’re doing right now and look at your ceiling. What do you see? Probably not…

Think of someone you know who is really, really smart. I mean a person so smart that he makes you think when he speaks. Well, over a thousand years ago, there lived a man with this kind of intelligence.

by Linda Hobar

April 15, 2023

History

Who Was Augustine of Hippo?

Think of someone you know who is really, really smart. I mean a person so smart that…

by Linda Hobar

March 15, 2023

History

The Battle of Marathon—and How It’s Been Remembered

In this history post, we’re going to learn about the Battle of Marathon—and how it’s been remembered.…

I prefer fresh food to canned food any day of the week. But, in the event, I found myself in an emergency, a food shortage, a natural disaster, or severely ill, I would warmly welcome “15 Emergency Canned Good Recipes” that have a shelf life of one to two years. If you’re the prepping type or not, here are some basics to get you started on emergency canned goods.

by Linda Hobar

February 15, 2023

Uncategorized

15 Emergency Canned Good Recipes

I prefer fresh food to canned food any day of the week. But, in the event I…

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