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You don‘t have time to read through endless volumes of history books, you want to be a historic know-it-all now! Heritage Bytes explores the history, heritage, and culture, of Canada‘s 6th largest city. Each episode gives you a byte sized slice of the history of Mississauga from the beginnings over 10,000 years ago through milestones in history such as the War of 1812, the World Wars, and the development of a city through the amalgamation of lost villages. We look at the historic people, places, and events, that define our city today, including peering into the Darker Side of our history. Join us as we explore the historic connections to Mississauga and each other.
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Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Join us this week for Ask A Historian with Royal historian Carolyn Harris to discuss the upcoming coronation of King Charles III.
Dr. Carolyn Harris is an instructor in history at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. She received her Ph.D in European history from Queen’s University in 2012. Her writing concerning the history of monarchy in the UK, Europe, and Canada has appeared in numerous publications including the Globe and Mail, Ottawa Citizen, Smithsonian Magazine, Reader’s Digest and the BBC History Magazine. She also provides historical and royal commentary for television and radio.
She is the author of 3 books: "Magna Carta and Its Gifts to Canada", "Queenship and Revolution in Early Modern Europe: Henrietta Maria and Marie Antoinette", and "Raising Royalty: 1000 Years of Royal Parenting".
Do you have a question about Mississauga's heritage? Email us at history@heritagemississauga.org