My political biography began during the War on Terror, when I developed strong feelings about foreign intervention and the military-police surveillance state. While reading Howard Zinn in my college years, I was astonished and delighted to learn of a … Continue reading →| Reading Freely
Cleo Boots, from our current Skeleton Collection pre-order, are one of the most elegant, intricate boots styles we’ve ever released. These highly detailed cutout boots are based on the high-fashion boots of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, a particularly evocative and interesting historical fashion trend. If you, like us, love some shoes that are a bit ‘extra,’ you will love today’s dive into the gorgeous boots from history that inspired the design process behind Cleo. As Nancy ...| American Duchess Blog
Spooky scary skeletons may send shivers down your spine, but our new Skeleton Collection is scary beautiful! It consists of new Cleo Edwardian Boots, Gloria Edwardian Shoes, and Hedy Vintage Slingbacks- and all three styles are on sale for 15% off per pair if you| American Duchess Blog
Come one, come all, to our October pre-order sale extravaganza: introducing the Skeleton Collection, which is 15% off on pre-order through October 26! This collection consists of three absolutely stunning new styles– Cleo, Gloria, and Hedy– all of which feature openwork cutouts and strappy leather details.| American Duchess Blog
Here are two free vintage botanical illustrations of Wart Cress and Goldenrod. Perfect for junk journaling, crafts, and design projects.| The Old Design Shop
Though you won’t become a millionaire panning for gold in Indiana, today’s recreational gold hunters have a lot of fun sloshing around Hoosier creeks in search of the shiny metal that led many a conquistador to his doom. Around 1900, however, Indiana farmers and geologists explored the possibility that the hills of Brown, Monroe, and Morgan … Continue reading "Indiana’s “Pot of Gold”"| The Indiana History Blog
From November 2011 through July 2012 I wrote the “Past Pieces of Toronto” column for OpenFile, which explored elements of the city which no longer exist. The following was originally posted on December 2, 2011. Albert Britnell Book Shop taken between 1966 and 1972 by Ellis Wiley, City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 124, File 2, … Continue reading "Past Pieces of Toronto: Albert Britnell Book Shop"| Jamie Bradburn's Tales of Toronto
Earlier this week I was up early (5:45am or so) and I was able to watch the most amazing aurora borealis event I’d ever had the chance to witness. In person, they largely looked like grey-green wispy clouds with the occasional hint of purple or blue, but the colours really came out in the photos. … Continue reading Historical Descriptions of Aurora Borealis: “those who did not see it missed a rare sight”| History Research Shenanigans
Cyclists were 1st to push for good roads & were pioneers of motoring| Roads Were Not Built For Cars
Cyclists were 1st to push for good roads & were pioneers of motoring| Roads Were Not Built For Cars
