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Unexplained History: Who Were the Sea Peoples?

Hello darlings! I am very excited about today’s topic. Since I’ve heard of this in my World Civilizations class I’ve been fascinated. I...

May 27, 20225 min read

Unexplained History: The Voynich Manuscript

Hello friends! I am back and ready to get writing! This week’s history post will be a bit of a historical mystery. I’ve recently become...

May 11, 20226 min read

A Recap of My Visit to Arlington

Hi friends! This past weekend was incredible, I visited with some family, and was able to go to Arlington Cemetery with my beloved...

Apr 7, 20225 min read

St. Patrick's Day History

Hello again friends! Much like the St. Valentine’s Day post I did, I wanted to do a very brief overview of St. Patrick’s Day! How did St....

Mar 14, 20224 min read

Cinema History: An Affair to Remember

*I do not own any images in this post, all credits are linked below* You’re on holiday on a cruise ship to ring in the New Year. You...

Feb 16, 20223 min read

Cinema History: Made for Each Other

*I do not own any images in this post, all credits are linked below* You just get back home from an assignment in Boston. While there,...

Feb 15, 20224 min read

Cinema History: Roman Holiday

*I do not own any images in this post, all credits are linked below* Being royalty is glamourous, introduces you to the elite society of...

Feb 14, 20223 min read

Cinema History: Living on Love

*I do not own any images in this post, all credits are linked below* You’re having a terrible day. You can’t seem to find a steady job,...

Feb 13, 20223 min read

Cinema History: A Place in the Sun

*I do not own any images in this post, all credits are linked below* You’ve struggled with keeping a job for the past few years, you...

Feb 3, 20223 min read

History & Culture: St. Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day has been celebrated for centuries, but how many people know how this illustrious holiday of love got its start? Do you...

Feb 2, 20226 min read

Cinema History: Father Goose

*I do not own any images in this post, all credits are linked below* Alright, all you want in life is to be peaceful. There’s a war going...

Jan 29, 20224 min read

Cinema History: Arsenic and Old Lace

*I do not own any images in this post, all credits are linked below* It’s Halloween night, and you’ve just gotten married. You return...

Jan 28, 20223 min read

Cinema History: The Philadelphia Story

*I do not own any images in this post, all credits are linked below* It’s two days before you’re supposed to get married. Your ex-spouse...

Jan 26, 20223 min read

Cinema History: Houseboat

*I do not own any images in this post, all credits are linked below* You are traveling abroad for your job when you receive news that...

Jan 25, 20224 min read

Cinema History: That Touch of Mink

*I do not own any images in this post, all credits are linked below* It’s raining, you’re unemployed, and you have an interview coming up...

Jan 23, 20223 min read

Cinema History: 12 Angry Men

*I do not own any images in this post, all credits are linked below* If you have the ability to change someone’s life forever, to what...

Jan 16, 20223 min read

Cinema History: Some Like It Hot

*I do not own any images in this post, all credits are linked below* What would you do if you were out of a job (one that probably wasn’t...

Jan 13, 20222 min read

Cinema History: The Hitch-Hiker

*I do not own any images in this post, all credits are linked below* Hitch-hikers are unassuming, right? Sure, some people pass them by,...

Jan 9, 20223 min read

Fashion History: 1920s-1970s for Women

This history post will be on an exciting subject: fashion! I’ll be guiding you through women’s fashion from the 1920s to the 1970s....

Dec 29, 20216 min read

History of Makeup: 1960s

Today’s post will be on two of my absolute favourite topics: makeup and the 1960s. I will be going over the makeup looks of the most...

Dec 25, 20213 min read