Behind-the-Scenes History

HBTS: Researching, Writing, Skating, Saving Democracy

History Behind the Scenes included: Lots of research and writing for the book A little figure skating A hike and rally in support of...

This Week in History: September 8, 2023

Following are some history things that caught my attention this week. LISTENING: The History of Fat: The Complex Attitudes Toward Fatness...

History Behind the Scenes: March 2023

Welp, I did it! I vlogged. Unfortunately, I picked a week that was kind of low on video-worthy activities. A lot of what I did this week...

Welcome (Back)!

Welcome back! (Or just 'welcome' if this is your first time.) I had planned to post a video wrapping up 2022 and giving a snapshot of my...

History Behind the Scenes: August 2022

Vlogging is a thing and I did it! I was able to break out the camera for a little behind the scenes history and honestly, it's becoming...

HBTS: Tea Parties and Books

I've been plugging away at all the things and recently picked up the camera to try a little behind-the-scenes history, something I've...

Welcome to 2022

"You can't read it," I would say. And I would cover up whatever it was that I was writing. Usually, a short story or the beginnings of a...

Deskbound

I have to admit, the video thing has been much harder than I expected. I watch other YouTubers and they make everything look so fun and...

Historian's First Vlog

I did it. I vlogged. This is definitely not something that comes naturally to me and the finished product is...rough. Here's what I...