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My name is Kirby and I’m a 20-something year old with an M.A. in History. Needless to say, history is a huge passion of mine.

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    7 Nova Scotian Virtual Tours and Exhibits You Should Visit

    March 12, 2021 /

    Though March Break is quickly approaching, there’s no doubt that this year will be vastly different than those in the past. Barely over a year since Nova Scotia and the rest of the world entered lockdown, museums and public history has changed drastically too. Many museums nowadays feature part of their collection or exhibits online for viewers to experience. Virtual tours are becoming more popular. And with that development, we can experience an array of history from our homes. But have you been wondering which museums in Nova Scotia offer virtual tours? Or where can you visit virtually to feel as though you’re immersed in an exhibit? And are there…

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    “Egyptian Mummies & Eternal Life” at the Museum of Natural History

    September 14, 2020 /

    There’s many things that one might expect to see in Nova Scotian museums. Models of old schooners, cookbooks from generations ago, furnishings of the rich and poor or weaponry that predates confederation. Typical maritimer artifacts and histories. I can ensure you that I never expected to see a mummy in Nova Scotia. No, I’m not referring to the one that insists you call once a week or will always make your favourite meal when you visit, but the thousands of years old one that died halfway across the world. Yes, I’m talking about Egyptian mummies. You may wonder “What could mummies possibly be doing in Nova Scotia?”. Well, the Museum…

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