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Clearness is the first essential.
Source: Quintilian’s Institutio Oratoria according to Will Durant Caesar and Christ; in John Robson's Words Worth Noting
Posted: 2025 Nov 21
Tag Archives: History
National Treasure #62: L’Anse aux Meadows
Another UNESCO world heritage site from the year 1000. Give or take. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Through Canada
Tagged History
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National Treasure #61: Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
The UN thinks it matters. Continue reading
Parliament Hill, Ottawa
Reflected glory? Continue reading
National Treasure #58: Charles Merritt
Charles Merritt, a WWII soldier. Continue reading
National Treasure #57: Francis Pegahmagabow
A First Nations soldier from WWI. Continue reading
National Treasure #55: Stratford Festival
Founded in 1952, the Stratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada produced its first play, Richard III (boo, hiss), in 1953 in a tent 0n the banks of the River Avon in . . . wait for it . . . Stratford, … Continue reading
National Treasure #54: Trans Canada Highway
The longest national highway. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Laughing Frequently, Through Canada
Tagged Highways & Vehicles, History
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National Treasure #51: Bobby Gimby’s “Canada”
A musical treasure. Well, it’s musical. Or maybe more of a treasure. Continue reading
National Treasure #41: Royal Ontario Museum
A quick recap of the ROM. Continue reading