Monica Resendes
History is made of much more than the mind-numbing lists of dates and names you had to memorize at school. Like detectives at a crime scene, historians have to sort out and puzzle through a mess of problems, evidence, testimony and paperwork to arrive at an interpretation of any sort of historical event, person or issue. Oftentimes, the stories they arrive at create more questions than resolutions, offering rich new topics for the next generation of professional and amateur historians, like yourself, to dig into.
Be prepared to jump into the past as you learn more about some of the more famous and other lesser-known figures in history on this page. You'll also be introduced to some wonderfully innovative historical resources, including interactive websites, teaching guides, and online tools. Remember - history is a conversation, not a lecture, so feel free to email me with any comments, observations or notes!
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Leif Ericsson and the Mystery of Vinland
Four centuries before Christopher Columbus sailed across the Atlantic from Spain, Leif Ericsson (c. 970-1020), a Nordic explorer, landed on the shores of North America.
May 23, 2009
- Monica Resendes
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History of Halifax
As one of Canada's oldest settlements, Halifax has developed a rich history of ghost stories about the lives of people who have lived, loved and died along its shores.
May 17, 2009
- Monica Resendes
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Nat Love –The Life of a Black American Cowboy
Dominant narratives about the American west often ignore the life of Nat Love, or "Deadwood Dick", one of the greatest African-American cowboys in the nation's history.
May 15, 2009
- Monica Resendes
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The Empress Josephine Bonaparte
Unfaithful spendthrift or loyal Empress of France? Josephine Bonaparte is popularly known in history as the charming and promiscuous socialite who stole Napoleon's heart.
May 11, 2009
- Monica Resendes
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May 24th, the Birthday of Queen Victoria
Want to know who to thank for that extra long weekend in the spring? Read up on some lesser known details about Queen Victoria and how's she's influenced the world!
May 4, 2009
- Monica Resendes
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