Paul Revere's Court Martial
Paul Revere is “revered” today as an American hero for his courageous midnight ride which sparked the first battle of the Revolution. Yet...
This Day in History: The Bisbee Deportation
During both World Wars, the loyalty of American citizens was often questioned. The threat from the enemy was so great, that the American...
Clontarf: The battle for Ireland
One thousand and three years ago, on Good Friday, 1014, the people of Ireland fought against the Vikings of Iceland in one of the most...
Ships of the Vikings: An example of ancient artistry
Despite their reputation as crude barbarians, the Vikings of Scandinavia are recognized as some of the best ship builders of the Dark...
The Story of Cannons
Cannons are a fun subject. (Anything that explodes usually is.) Even the history behind them is interesting. To fire a cannon you need...
How Much Does History Cost?
Traveling to historic sites is a major part of our family's vacations, and we have often bought memberships to various museums so that we...
The Redcoat: Elegant or Extravagant?
One of the most commonly known and recognized historical garments is the uniform of the British regular. The regulars were the basic...
Before the Coin
People were using currency long before coins and paper money ever came into existence. A bewildering variety of objects were used instead...
The Boston Tea Party
It was a cold night on December 16, 1773. A merchant ship rocked back and forth in the dark waters of Boston Harbor, icicles forming on...
Welcome to Anno Domini Costumes!
Greetings Everyone! While we are still in the process of creating stock for our online store, I thought it would be helpful to set the...
