Archive - History is Magic

The Magical City of Porto (Oporto) Portugal

History and Travel Notes from Chapters 14-18 of Louisa Sophia and a Legion of Sisters

Dec 19, 2024 •

Author Russell Cowdrey

November 2024

Passenger Ship Travel in 1874

History Notes for Chapters 12 - Devil's Chaperone and Chapter 13 - No Good Justice

Nov 20, 2024 •

Author Russell Cowdrey

August 2024

Hard Candies, Pastel Pencils, and a Special Guest Character

History Notes for Chapter 11 - A General Buffoon

Aug 13, 2024 •

Author Russell Cowdrey

July 2024

Money and Gambling in 1874 France

History Notes for Chapter 9 - Sunny Above, Cloudy Below of Louisa Sophia and a Legion of Sisters

Jul 17, 2024 •

Author Russell Cowdrey

June 2024

Dr. Benjamin McGehee

The historical background for Lamentations and Magic's reluctant hero.

Jun 28, 2024 •

Author Russell Cowdrey

May 2024

My leading lady's historical background

May 21, 2024 •

Author Russell Cowdrey

March 2024

Chapter 6 - Chicken Number Two

I have inserted a new chapter based on my visit with the students of Saint-Denis

Mar 21, 2024 •

Author Russell Cowdrey

January 2024

A Singularly Unique School

My Visit to la Maison d'education de la Legion d'honneur Saint-Denis

Jan 17, 2024 •

Author Russell Cowdrey

December 2023

November 2023

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