Historians are not in agreement as to whether or not the ‘real’ Arthur—the living, breathing, fighting human being—ever existed. The original sources for the legend of King Arthur come from a few Welsh texts. These are: 1) Y Goddodin—a Welsh poem by the 7th century poet, Aneirin, with its passing mention… Read More »King Arthur—Fact or Fiction? by Sarah Woodbury
“As with any literary form, there are standards for judging historical novels. They should be historically accurate and steeped in the sense of time and place. We should recognize totems and taboos, food, clothing, vocations, leisure activities, customs, smells, religions, literature, and all that goes into making one time and… Read More »Bringing WWI France to Life by M. K. Tod
One hundred years ago on October 5th 1915 a tired and under strength division of British soldiers landed on the quay at Salonika in northern Greece. The Bulgarian army, part of the Axis forces, were closing in on the borders of Macedonia. They had routed the Serbian Army which was… Read More »The Salonika Campaign Remembered by Loretta Proctor
Throughout most of history, employment opportunities for women were limited. But by the nineteenth century, advances in education and technology were creating new professions for “ladies”—some of which have since disappeared, some of which are today common, and at least one that remains a highly specialized field. “Telegraph Ladies”… Read More »An Unusual Job for a Woman: A Look at Three Job Opportunities in the 19th and Early 20th Centuries
In June 2000, a rough draft of the human genome was published, a map of all human genes. Although still two years to completion, this draft was a milestone. In the dying days of his administration, President Clinton declared; “Without a doubt, this is the most important, most wondrous map… Read More »A Too, Too Simple Coupling by G. S. Johnston