To be, or not to be
To study Shakespeare or not to study Shakespeare: can we just not? During the marital combining of the book collection, I had a Norton and the Mr. had a Broadview copy of collected…
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Category: History
6 holiday traditions from different parts of the world
What does Christmas mean to you? This holiday is celebrated all over the world. For some, it’s all about the brightly lit streets and crowded stores, with people all looking for presents to…
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The true origins of the Lord of the Dead. Read if you dare!
When most people talk about the history of Halloween, their mind turns to Spain and Mexico, and the Day of the Dead. It’s a commonly known holiday in which the people honour those…
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Heritage Minute reveals immigrant culture of Kensington Market
Kensington Market in the heart of downtown Toronto has always felt like home to me. As an immigrant, I relate to its uniqueness as well as the essence and the spirit of the…
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What’s in the title “First Lady”?
The title of First Lady is widely recognized around the world as the descriptor of the wife of the President of the United States. But, what do you call the partner of the…
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