Surgery and Salvation. The Roots of Reproductive Injustice in Mexico 1770-1940 (2023). - Not Even Past
Daniela Sánchez reviews Surgery and Salvation. The Roots of Reproductive Injustice in Mexico 1770-1940 (2025) by Elizabeth O'Brien.| Not Even Past
Usually I have something to share at the outset. Something cheery. But as the garden is on its last legs, as the month slips toward Halloween and then we deal with the changing of the clocks, it seems that any pretense that the year isn’t beginning the final act is fading fast. But… but… before … Continue reading "This Week’s Fantastically Even Dramatically Encouraging Beery News Notes For W3Oct25"| A Good Beer Blog
These satisfying alphabets are from the 1900 and 1910 editions of The New Zanerian Alphabets, archived at The Weinberg Memorial Library’s Zaner-Bloser Penmanship Collection, an extensive collections of American ornamental penmanship from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The company was founded in 1888 by Charles P. Zaner as the Zanerian School of Penmanship. … Continue reading "Alphabets From The Zanerian School of Penmanship, c.1910" The post Alphabets From The Zanerian School of ...| Flashbak
Daniela Sánchez reviews Surgery and Salvation. The Roots of Reproductive Injustice in Mexico 1770-1940 (2025) by Elizabeth O'Brien.| Not Even Past
Earliest 1908 wrestling footage reveals George Hackenschmidt and Joe Rogers. We review a pivotal moment that shaped the sport forever.| Pro Wrestling Stories
Our honest review of Ruslan C. Pashayev’s book, The Story of Catch: A Deep Dive into Lancashire’s Wrestling History and Myths Debunked.| Pro Wrestling Stories
Idiomation certainly had no idea there were so many meanings for deadhead! This is the last week (for now) that we'll be researching deadheads so enjoy all of the following!| Historically Speaking
Last Year, I started this mammoth book and even posted about it. Everything was proceeding to plan when I ran across a novelette by Benjamin Disraeli. Seriously, what is a 70+ pages work doing in a…| a hot cup of pleasure
Whenever I am researching for a nature presentation, I come across great resources that beg to be shared. This is from The History of Four-footed Beasts, Serpents, and Insects, 1658, which was most…| Little Wild Streak
In the intervening year since I last wrote a blog post here, many things have occurred! One of which is that I have purchased a hurdy-gurdy and have begun to learn how to play this instrument. Bein…| History Research Shenanigans
Explore 30 facts about 19th-century wrestling. Discover the truths behind myths, legendary athletes, and the real “Golden Era” of wrestling.| Pro Wrestling Stories
Discover Evan Lewis, the first “Strangler” and the 1800s' most feared wrestler, whose rough-house style left a lasting, complicated legacy.| Pro Wrestling Stories
If you were taking a trip before the dawn of rail travel, you’d likely be stopping at a post-house.| Shannon Selin
One of the books that’s been on my shelf for a while is Jennifer Westwood and Jacqueline Simpson’s hefty work The Lore of the Land: A Guide to England’s Legends, from Spring-Heeled Jack to the Witches of Warboys. It’s almost an encyclopedia of folklore from across England, peppered with references to the primary material from … Continue reading A few tales of historical spooks for you this All Hallow’s Eve| History Research Shenanigans
How I figured out a collection had a counterfeit 1895 (non-proof) Morgan dollar in it, as well as other fake Morgans!!| Coin Thrill
A review of a coin collection, including morgan silver dollars, indian cents, wheat cents, large cents, and some beautiful foreign coins!| Coin Thrill
