The Age of Exploration. What do you immediately think of as you read those four words? More than likely, you would throw out some of the more famous explorer's names and where their expeditions took place such as Columbus, DeSoto, and Magellan. Some of you might tell me about their goals … [Read more...]
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Peruse Lisa's general posts as well as entries from her Every Now and Then, Georgia On My Mind, and History is Elementary blogs.
A Snapshot of Shorty’s Steak House
Take a good look at the photo I have placed below. The time according to the archival notes with the photo is the 1940s. It appears to be a rainy day in Atlanta as cars and a trolley bus travel on Pryor Street. The large brick building looming in the right upper corner is the Kimball House Hotel … [Read more...]
Christmas in the New World
Can you imagine trying to negotiate a move to a new house right before the rush of the Christmas season? If your move involves a new area of town or your state or even a different county imagine trying to figure out your new surroundings. Imagine attempting to get utilities connected while … [Read more...]
A Honey of a Christmas
I love the premise behind the National Treasure movies where members of the Gates family feel compelled to solve a series of historical clues to find a treasure that will ultimately save the family reputation. Unfortunately, there are always a few bad men along the way and some of the clues and … [Read more...]
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