Have you ever heard of G.A. Henty? If so, you may be in the minority. Henty was a widely read British author during the mid- and late-19th century, and the majority of his works are historical adventure stories that appeal especially to children (though adults can certainly enjoy them, too). His books were popular during and shortly after his lifetime, ...

What did William Wallace like to eat? While we don’t really know for sure, we can use our imagination a little bit. One of the most popular all-time favorite Scottish treats is homemade shortbread. Shortbread is a crisp, rich, crumbly, biscuit-like cookie that is made with butter, flour, and sugar. While it’s not exactly a healthy treat, it is most ...

Family time was a staple of life in times past. Unless you lived in one of the few larger cites life was centered on a small community primarily made up of families. Families were generally at home in the evening, so family time was an almost inevitable part of life. It wasn’t something for which parents had to plan and ...