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...
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May 11, 20226 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...
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Apr 7, 20225 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...
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Mar 14, 20224 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....
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Feb 16, 20223 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...
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Feb 15, 20224 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,...
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Feb 14, 20223 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...
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Feb 13, 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,...
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Feb 3, 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...
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Feb 2, 20226 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...
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Jan 29, 20224 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...
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Jan 28, 20223 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...
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Jan 26, 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...
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Jan 25, 20224 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...
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Jan 23, 20223 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...
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Jan 16, 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...
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Jan 13, 20222 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...
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Jan 9, 20223 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,...
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Dec 29, 20216 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....
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Dec 25, 20213 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...
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