Monthly Archives: March 2019
TRIVIA TRAIL: CANADA’S FIRST SUBWAY
Question: In what city was Canada’s first subway system built? Answer: Toronto. https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/whats-online/web-exhibits/canadas-first-subway/ https://ocanadablog.com/2018/11/02/building-the-toronto-subway-john-derinzys-art/
HISTORY SHARE: HOW SANDWICHES GOT THEIR NAME
Most adults know this, but it might be news to kids. http://www.thevintagenews.com/2017/07/04/the-sandwich-was-named-after-an-18th-century-earl-who-didnt-want-to-take-a-break-from-gambling-to-eat/
HISTORY SHARE: SPRING EQUINOX
Mankind’s had a thing about equinoxes and solstices for, well, a really long time. Here’s some info about the first one of the year. https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geophysics/5-things-didnt-know-about-spring-equinox.htm
TRIVIA TRAIL: ANCIENT PADDING
Question: What did Ancient Greek soldiers use to pad their helmets and leg armour? Answer: Sea sponges, which the Ancient Greeks had a variety of other uses for as well. https://www.kalymnos-shop.gr/en/blog/natural-sponges/natural-sea-sponges-and-sponge-diving-history
HISTORY SHARE: MORE HISTORIC CLOTHING
While on the subject of high fashion, this site covers the types of clothing worn in several eras – including footwear. http://www.medievalchronicles.com/medieval-clothing/
HISTORIC WORTH A VISIT: ABBEY HOUSE’S CHILDREN’S CLOTHING EXHIBIT
If you’re going to be in West Yorkshire anytime this year, Abbey House is three miles north west of Leeds city centre on the A65. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-47348848?fbclid=IwAR3P7K9gpOwcFJbtkWr0EMKtkTKk-aZIHWHU4jg_NpqMd6C99phCZ5tjlwM
Time Travelling With Kids 