Tutankhamun

Tutankhamun and His Tomb ~A Review~

Tutankhamun and the Tomb that Changed the World has to be one of my top reads of the year, hands down. It was perfectly put together, giving you just enough information, and explaining more complex areas that can trip up history lovers. I hope you enjoy this review, and then grab a copy of the…

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akhenaten and nefertiti on the cover of the book

Egypt’s Golden Couple ~A Book Review~

Akhenaten and Nefertiti are two names that are synonymous with Egyptian history. While Tutankhamen and his treasures have eclipsed the couple, the heretical pharaoh and his wife have remained, in large, untouched for years. What we know, or thought we knew, is challenged in part through this book. John and Colleen Darnell dive into the…

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Hells Half Acre Book Cover

Murder Most Foul, Enduring Through Time

The history of the Bender’s has been the talk of lore, myth, and loose facts for more than 100 years. The crimes that were uncovered on the Bender farm not only sparked a massive manhunt, but it showed a darker side to humanity, that anyone could be taken advantage of on the prairie. In Hell’s Half-Acre,…

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White Ship

The White Ship ~Book Review~

When I first got this book, I was curious how the author was going to get an entire book out of one shipwreck and be able to keep everyone’s attention the entire way through. I quickly discovered it was a stupid question. I was HOOKED very early on, and drawn into the story. The White…

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Heiresses

Heiresses: Money Does Not Always Bring Happiness..

Today, I am reviewing the book “Heiresses” by Laura Thompson. I was provided a copy of this book by NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an honest and unbiased review. Rating: 3/5 stars Available: Now I gave this book three stars, but would usually give it two. I bumped to three based on the fact…

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