Remembering WWI: 888,246 ceramic poppies grace the Tower of London

Article by History Tours Specialist Stephanie Crosbie. As the 100th anniversary of WWI comes to a close, let us remember a year of breathtaking commemorative exhibits and events across the world. Of these, one of the most fascinating was “Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red,” an art installation composed of 888,246 ceramic poppies. Starting Read More …

World War I Centenary: The Second Battle of Ypres

The World War I Centenary begins in 2014, and we’re kicking off the commemorative events with a series of blog posts about the most important battles of Canadian history. Learn about the historical effects of each battle and Canada’s role in each victory with our series about World War I. Today marks the 99th anniversary Read More …