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HOW TO USE 3,000 STRAIGHT PINS

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Char of inkydancestudios

Queen Elizabeth (b. 1533 – d. 1603) used about 3,000 straight pins a month, probably more than most, but still an impressive amount. Pins have been used for about 4,000 years, appearing around the emergence of the bronze age. You … Continue reading →

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PART 2: WHEN FACTS AREN’T FACTS Historical Writing Pitfalls and What to Do

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Char of inkydancestudios

As a child, I saw Frog legs listed on the menu. Horrified, I could only imagine the little frog’s pain from having the legs torn off. Mother comforted me by saying, “They grow back.” Truly? No way. But to this … Continue reading →

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HOW TO USE 3,000 STRAIGHT PINS

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Char of inkydancestudios

Queen Elizabeth (b. 1533 – d. 1603) used about 3,000 straight pins a month, probably more than most, but still an impressive amount. Pins have been used for about 4,000 years, appearing around the emergence of the bronze age. You … Continue reading →

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