Wonders & Marvels - Page 105 of 159 - A Community for Curious Minds who love History, its Odd Stories, and Good Reads

Summer Reading from Emma B.: Summer Reading from Emma B.

Robin Maxwell

By Susan Hiner, Guest Contributor Bonjour! It’s me, Emma B.[1] Looking for a good book? …… Read More
Civilization in Every Pot: Civilization in Every Pot

Michael Garval

By Michael Garval (Regular Contributor) It’s said that beloved French Renaissance king Henri IV p… Read More
A Jewish Writer Revived by Her Daughters: A Jewish Writer Revived by Her Daughters

Raquelle Bostow

By Susan Rubin Suleiman (Guest Contributor) Fall is the season for the big literary prizes in Fra… Read More
The Chameleon in the Classroom: The Chameleon in the Classroom

Helen King

By Helen King (Monthly Contributor) This is a story of illness and magic from the fourth century… Read More
A Throne Fit for a Courtesan: A Throne Fit for a Courtesan

Cara Wilson

By Catherine Hewitt (Guest Contributor) Comtesse Valtesse de la Bigne was one of 19th-century Par… Read More

The Soviet War Dogs of WWII

March 1, 2011 By Holly Tucker

Where Do All the Wonders & Marvels Books Go?

February 28, 2011 By Holly Tucker

The Mistress of Nothing

February 21, 2011 By Holly Tucker

Madame Tussaud

February 20, 2011 By Holly Tucker

Why a Politician Needs a Wife

February 19, 2011 By Holly Tucker

Paris Was Ours

February 11, 2011 By Holly Tucker

Mailbox Monday – 2/7/2011

February 7, 2011 By Holly Tucker

Exit the Actress

February 3, 2011 By Holly Tucker

Geography Was George Washington’s Destiny

January 28, 2011 By Holly Tucker