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Columbus Reached Costa Rica (On This Day 18 September 1502)
On 18 September 1502, Christopher Columbus reached the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica during his fourth and final voyage across… Read more
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The Bookbinder of Jericho Review
The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams explores the lives of twin sisters Peggy and Maude Jones during World War… Read more
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How to Make and Tube Your Own Oil Paint
This post explores the enchanting world of homemade oil paint, highlighting the magic of pigments and the significance of John… Read more
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The Invention of the Paint Tube {On This Day: 11 September 1841}
John Goffe Rand invented the collapsible paint tube in 1841, revolutionizing art by making oil paints portable and easier to… Read more
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The History of the Oxford English Dictionary
This post about the history of the Oxford English Dictionary tells how one enormous book came to tell the story… Read more
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Lillie and her First Class Degree
Today, I am celebrating Lillie. Lillie, who at age five was told not to come into the kitchen of our… Read more
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Romulus Augustulus Lesson {On this day: 4th September 476}
On September 4, 476, Romulus Augustulus was deposed by Odoacer, marking a significant turning point in the Western Roman Empire’s… Read more
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The Dictionary of Lost Words Unit & Review
There are some historical novels that transport you to another time so completely that you begin to feel as though… Read more
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Homeschool Mum Update – Balancing Act: Exam Season
If you’re a homeschool mum juggling exams, creative subjects, home life and personal projects, you’re not alone. In this post… Read more
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