Dr. Rebecca Lee Davis Crumpler was the first African-American female physician in the United States. Born Rebecca Davis in Christiana, Delaware, she was raised by her Aunt, a nurse in Pennsylvania. Her…
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Research Posts for The Resarcher’s Gateway
You asked, and so here is a comprehensive list (thus far) of all of our Research related posts for you to peruse. We hope that this information educates and inspires you! Primary,…
What’s coming in to Researcher’s Gateway in 2019!
It’s a new year for everyone. That means exciting things are coming for The Researcher’s Gateway in 2019. We have a lot more Research Blogs posts coming up, as well as several…
The History of the Yule Log
Researching the Midwinter Yule, and the tradition of Yule Logs, has brought forth many fond memories for me. I loved gathering at the fireplace Christmas day to spend the day with my…
Midwinter Yule
One of my favorite aspects of the holiday season are all the holiday lights: our decorated Christmas tree, the candles in the windows, and a fire in the fireplace. These lights brighten…
The Christmas Tree – Old Tannembaum
Decorating the Christmas Tree has always been a very important tradition in my family. It’s the turning point in the holiday where the magic begins. Because my birthday is the 18th, my…
Christmas Stockings, A Brief History
One of my favorite Christmas traditions growing up were the Christmas stockings my mom handmade and personalized for my brother and me. On Christmas Eve, we hung our stockings by the fireplace…
Photographs in Archaeology as a Primary Source
In academia, photographs are not just considered an acceptable primary source; they are an invaluable one. Archaeological research often destroys the item that it uncovers, and the only way these artifacts are…
A Day of Thanksgiving
Last week we had Thanksgiving here in the U.S. While I admit that I’m not always one for the more commercial holidays, I really do love traditions. I am especially fond of…