As I am always on the hunt for good historical books that don’t read like dry and overly-complicated textbooks, I was excited to discover The Taking of Jemima Boone: Colonial Settlers, Tribal Nations, and the Kidnap That Shaped America by Matthew Pearl. Listening to the audiobook version, I am amazed at how little I knew… Continue reading
If there are two subjects guaranteed to grab my attention, they are history and food – and The Victory Kitchen Podcast combines them beautifully. The series explores American food rationing during World War II, when everyday cooks were asked to stretch meat, sugar, butter, and other staples while still putting satisfying meals on the family… Continue reading
My fascination with the Civil War has only deepened over the years, especially as my genealogy research has revealed just how many branches of my own tree were touched by the conflict. On line after line, I’ve discovered ancestors and relatives who served the Union, turning names, regiments, battles and dates in history books into… Continue reading
