Who Was the First Female Historian?

Over the course of my Christmas blog break, I read two separate claims that someone was the first known female historian. Two separate women in very different times and places. I was so excited when I read about the first one that I almost interrupted my scheduled silence to share it with you. When I…

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In which I return to the question of history podcasts

Two years and two weeks ago I raised the question of history podcasts here on the Margins. At that point, I had not yet found the history podcast of my dreams. I promised to report back when I found a few history podcast that I enjoy. I must admit, I’m in much the same place…

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National History Day

National History Day is almost upon us.  It’s the sort of event that should make history buffs stand up and shout.  Maybe even dance a conga line through the local library. I will admit, Natural History Day first came to my attention in a less than positive way.  Several months ago, I began to receive…

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