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Category Archives: History
And I Love The Licorice Too
OK, I admit it, I shop at IKEA. In fact, half of my house is furnished by the Swedish furniture giant. My office is lined by the famous Billy bookcases, my file cabinets are all IKEA, even the desk that … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Europe, History, Museums, Restaurants, Tourism
Tagged Ikea, lingonberry, Smaland, Sweden
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Montreal in History
Here in the New World we tend to forget that we too have a history. Montreal, one of my all time favorite North American cities, was founded in 1642. In the run-up to next year’s 375th anniversary celebrations, Montreal tourism folks … Continue reading
Dear George Orwell
The British Library has just released over 300 literary treasures relating to 20th century writers available online for the first time. The amazing collection includes literary drafts, rare first editions, notebooks, letters, diaries, newspapers and photographs from James Joyce, Virginia … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Europe, History, Libraries, Writing
Tagged George Orwell, James Joyce, Sylvia Plath, Virginia Woolf
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Geek Out Bibliophiles
This fascinating video from the Crandall Historical Printing Museum in Provo, Utah, demonstrates their rare functioning Gutenberg press.
Shakespeare Lives
The British Council commissioned a series of films to celebrate the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. Director David Wilson’s contribution reinterprets Act 1, Scene V of Macbeth. The two-minute film starts with actress Vicky McClure as Lady Macbeth in … Continue reading
Posted in Animation, Books, Europe, Film, History, Writing
Tagged Macbeth, Plays, Shakespeare
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It’s Museum Day
Tomorrow is actually museum day. In fact May 18th is the 39th International Museum Day. More than 30,000 institutions in 120 countries around the world will be waiving admission fees and welcoming all comers for special events, shows and exhibitions. … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Architecture, Art, Asia, Europe, History, Middle East, Museums, Photography, South America, Tourism, USA
Tagged Museums
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Night at the Museum
On Saturday May 21st, more than 3,000 museums will participate in the annual European Museum Night event. Every year since 2005, museums throughout Europe have opened their galleries from sunset until 1 AM for free visits and special activities.
Posted in Architecture, Art, Europe, History, Museums, Photography, Tourism
Tagged British Museum, Musée du Louvre
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Game of Manuscripts
The medievalists at the J.Paul Getty Museum put together the video below to celebrate the new season of Game of Thrones. That’s some superfans.
Posted in Books, Film, History, Libraries, Museums, USA
Tagged A Song Of Ice And Fire, Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin, Getty Museum
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Would Harry Beck Approve ?
Literary map geeks rejoice—TfL has released a Shakespeare-themed Underground map just in time to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the bard’s passing tomorrow. The Tube lines have been cleverly renamed for Shakespearean characters, locations, plays, and themes. The map will … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Europe, History, Maps, Public Transport
Tagged Globe, London, Shakespeare
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