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Pirates of the Algarve: Not the Highlight

Pirates of the Algarve: Not the Highlight

by Kate Dolan | Jun 25, 2022 | Living History, Pirates and the Caribbean, Romans, Travel

Algarve, the southernmost province in Portugal, was the first stop on our cruise around the Iberian peninsula and I have to admit I did zero research on the history before we left. That was a mistake. Besides being beautiful, the land has a truly interesting history....
The Road to Hell is Paved with Special Effects- Visiting the Rock of Gibraltar

The Road to Hell is Paved with Special Effects- Visiting the Rock of Gibraltar

by Kate Dolan | May 28, 2022 | Living History, Romans, Travel

After our recent cruise around the Iberian peninsula, the story I’ve told people the most concerns an unfortunate experience with a creative, foul-smelling pickpocket ruse in Málaga, Spain. However, what I personally hope to remember most from the trip was my wonder...
The Last Thing I Expected to Find on a Battleship: Cake Wars

The Last Thing I Expected to Find on a Battleship: Cake Wars

by Kate Dolan | Apr 30, 2022 | Articles, Living History, Travel

The Battleship North Carolina, more than 36 tons of steel boasting powerful guns and unexpected speed, engaged in every major offensive in Pacific theater during World War II. Now, of course, the guns are quiet, and instead of racing around the Pacific to protect...
Camping with History: Manatee Springs

Camping with History: Manatee Springs

by Kate Dolan | Mar 29, 2022 | Camping with History, Colonial America, Travel

In 1774, Philadelphia botanist William Bartram was in the midst of a five year exploration of the southern British colonies of North America, spending most of his time in Florida and Georgia. His descriptions and drawings, later published in a travel journal, inspired...
Mardi Gras and Carnival Season: Decadent Holidays We Can’t Blame on the Pagans

Mardi Gras and Carnival Season: Decadent Holidays We Can’t Blame on the Pagans

by Kate Dolan | Feb 17, 2022 | Colonial America, Holidays, Living History

It usually does not take a lot of historical investigating to find a pagan origin to many of the most sacred Christian holidays. Don’t get me wrong, I believe Easter is a tremendously important and holy celebration. But the timing of the holiday and traditions such as...
We Three Kings of Orient Aren’t – Probably

We Three Kings of Orient Aren’t – Probably

by Kate Dolan | Jan 7, 2022 | Holidays, Latest Posts, Living History, Religion and Magic

Today we celebrate Epiphany, commemorating the moment when the three kings/wise men/magi knelt before the manger to pay homage to baby Jesus. The message of the story is tremendously important, even if most of the historical details are questionable. Were There Three...
Which Came First – Christmas or Christianity?

Which Came First – Christmas or Christianity?

by Kate Dolan | Dec 25, 2021 | Holidays, Latest Posts, Living History, Romans, The Irish

The Romans were the first people on record to celebrate Christmas on December 25. Why? After all, many scholars believe that the incidents around the nativity indicate that Jesus was most likely born during spring or late fall, rather than the darkest days of winter....
Did the Romans Celebrate Halloween?

Did the Romans Celebrate Halloween?

by Kate Dolan | Oct 29, 2021 | Holidays, Religion and Magic, Romans, Travel

Halloween originated with the Celtic pagan rituals of Samhain, so it is not a Roman holiday. However, Romans celebrated two days in honor of the dead, and when the Catholic Church started imposing their own holidays on top of existing pagan holidays, they ended up...

Origin of Renaisance Festival is Far from the Renaissance

by Kate Dolan | Sep 11, 2021 | Articles, Kate Dolan, Latest Posts, Living History, Toto's Tale

You know you’re a true history geek when you want to know about the history of a fake historical thing. Last year, I researched the history of fanciful tiki culture and this year, I started wondering about the origin of the Renaissance festival. Yes, the origin of the...

Why are These the Dog Days of Summer?

by Kate Dolan | Aug 11, 2021 | Articles, Latest Posts, Living History, Romans, Toto's Tale

Dogs often do not appear to enjoy the dog days of summer. It’s hot, and they’re stuck wearing a fur coat that they can only shed one hair at a time. They can’t even sweat to cool off. But the term “dog days” has nothing to do with fur or even dogs. The origin of the...
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