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This blog offers weekly light reading on various topics relating to the nineteenth century: artists and writers, book-, movie-, and museum reviews, fashion and fads, and more!

As an amateur historian I find the people and events of 19th and early 20th century Chicago fascinating. The history of this city is an amazing saga. Only 133 years separate the ash heap of the Great Fire in 1871 from the city's designation as one of the world's best skylines. My blog is my online journal of interesting stories, relavent links and discussion of this complex city.

Philately and stamp database in 11 languages. History, Philatelic Articles, Archives, Glossary, Book Reviews, Crosswords, Links and more...

A personal exploration of the buildings, sights and history of Nottingham, UK - the city I have lived in for the best part of 40 years.

A newer version of my other blog A Very Fine Romance that was hacked & deleted. This version continues with my usual eclectic mix of topics.

Brooklyn and New York City history, Victorian Brooklyn, Victorian true crime, Victorian medicine, ephemera and a bit of Brooklyn genealogy.

Sharing my passion for history as I discuss places I've been with historical significance, my favorite movies in history, television shows of interest and events I'm learning more about.

Historical fiction, history, and whatever else crosses my mind.

History Times posts history book reviews and articles on WW1, WW2 and European and American history, including ancient and modern history.