Canadian history
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Marc Lepine and the Legacy of the Polytechnique Massacre: Montreal’s Remembrance and Reckoning
Thirty-six years after Marc Lepine’s attack at École Polytechnique, Montreal continues to honor the victims and reflect on its impact. The annual ceremony, now a national day of remembrance, highlights the enduring struggle against gender-based violence and the changes it…
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Halifax Explosion Artifacts Unearthed: Preserving a City’s Painful Past
Artifacts from the infamous Mont-Blanc ship, uncovered in Halifax Harbour, are set to reshape how Canadians remember the devastating Halifax Explosion of 1917. With over 100 fragments discovered, local museums and advocates now face the challenge of honoring the tragedy…
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Florentine Diamond Rediscovered: The 137-Carat Imperial Gem Emerges After a Century
The legendary Florentine Diamond, missing for over a century, has resurfaced in a Canadian bank vault, resolving one of history’s greatest jewel mysteries. This historic 137-carat gem, once owned by European royalty, was safeguarded through wars and exile by the…