Portals to the Past

Portals to the Past

Finding historical information takes time. Hopefully, this curated list of best websites will help. I’ve put on my research librarian hat and discovered comprehensive sites that embody a culture or a specific period with reliable authenticity. Wikipedia is an option,...
The Frost Fair: When Ice Means A Party

The Frost Fair: When Ice Means A Party

If you’ve never heard of a Frost Fair, have no fear, they were rare. In fact, only nine ever occurred. A Frost Fair happened when the Thames, the river that winds through London, England, freezes over so completely that houses could be built upon the ice. For those...