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Edith Cavell
29 Mar 2021

Edith Cavell

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: Britain, October Topics, Science, The World at War | 0

She was born to a family in England and her father was the local rector.  She was very creative in growing up, even an accomplished artist, but she was drawn to a career of service in medicine.  She had one … Continued

The Events of October
28 Feb 2021

The Events of October

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: Events of a Month, October Topics | 0

The month of October has always held special interest because the last day of the month is Halloween.  That day alone conjures up images of fun and craziness and trick or treating.  However, there were many other events that took … Continued

Jewish History & Traditions
29 Aug 2019

Jewish History & Traditions

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: Literature, October Topics, Religion, September Topics | 0

We have a great deal of information about early Jewish history and culture because of the Old Testament. Where did their traditions come from? How did those traditions tie into the events of the Old Testament? What is the background … Continued

Discovering America
29 Apr 2019

Discovering America

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: American History, Discovery & Colonization of America, Explorers, October Topics, World History | 0

Marco Polo through Columbus’ generation. What inspired a generation to seek beyond what was known? How did a family’s journey (the Polos) to China in the 1200s effect a generation 2 1/2 centuries later? What effect did Prince Henry the … Continued

Mary Shelley and Frankenstein
29 Oct 2018

Mary Shelley and Frankenstein

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: Britain, Literature, October Topics | 0

She was born to literary royalty.  She married literary royalty.  She lived a life of ‘great expectations.’  As a teen-ager, as a result of a late night dare, she wrote a book that helped launch 2 different genres in literature, … Continued

The Golden Age of Baseball
29 Aug 2018

The Golden Age of Baseball

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: 20th Century America, American History, April Topics, October Topics, Sports | 0

Did the game really begin with Abner Doubleday? How did this game become the attraction of the world? Who was Cy Young or Babe Ruth or Lou Gehrig? What was the Black Sox Scandal? How did Jackie Robinson crash the … Continued

Salem Witch Trials
29 Jul 2018

Salem Witch Trials

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: American History, Discovery & Colonization of America, October Topics, World History | 0

In the fall of 1692, in Salem, Massachusetts, trials begin that were unlike anything anyone had ever seen. Trials were held and witchcraft was charged against citizens of that town. The witnesses and the proof were provided by teenage girls. … Continued

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