Death Was Different Then…or Was It?

October 28, 2025 ~ jeannemeeks ~ Leave a comment

funeral then and now, casket, flowers, candles. French peasants at wake, modern funeral

Lizzie Borden Took an Axe…or Did She?

October 23, 2025October 26, 2025 ~ jeannemeeks ~ Leave a comment

Lizzie Borden took and axe and gave her mother 40 whacks.

LeMans France – Old and New

October 9, 2025 ~ jeannemeeks ~ Leave a comment

The ancient Roman city of LeMans, France becomes the epicenter of world motorsport every June with the running of the 24 Hours of LeMans. The race was never held within the walled city, but pre-race events are, many in front of the sixth-century church — Notre Dame de la Couture. The Driver’s Parade and scrutineering … Continue reading LeMans France – Old and New

Time Travel Tuesdays – Velomobiles

October 7, 2025October 4, 2025 ~ jeannemeeks ~ Leave a comment

a peasant cart vs a orange velomobile, Transportation

Mystery Monday – Ghost Stories

October 6, 2025 ~ jeannemeeks ~ Leave a comment

Writing historical fiction novels is like researching a ghost story….you get to know dead people. Now that the Halloween month is upon us, I was wondering if the same legends occur in various parts of the country. Do you in other states have this same sort of story? In southwest Chicagoland, we have Resurrection Mary, … Continue reading Mystery Monday – Ghost Stories