Lorri Brown
I am a published freelance writer living in the beautiful foothills of Western Maine. Mom to four wonderful children, my passion for History began in the sixth grade, with a tattered copy of On The Banks of Plum Creek, by Laura Ingalls Wilder. I progressed to tawdry historical romances (Bertrice Small, anyone?) which only increased my interest in history. Following high school I went on to earn a BA in History from the University of Maine at Farmington.
Previously I worked as a high school social studies teacher, before writing full time. Besides European History, I have taught World Geography, Ancient History, History of the Holocaust and World History. My biggest influences growing up were Laura Ingalls Wilder and my high school history teachers, Mr. Bessey & Mr. Bowdoin. I have always believed that history should be told as the great drama/comedy/tradgedy that it is.
My print publishing credits include work in History Magazine as well as Mesa Verde Publishing.
Latest Articles
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Sir William Phipps
William Phipps, a treasure hunter and knight, was born in Woolwich, Maine. He was a hero of King William's War and governor during the Salem Witch trials.
May 18, 2010
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Death of William II
Was William II of England murdered? The King of England died under mysterious circumstances while hunting with his younger brother, Prince Henry.
May 2, 2010
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James Bowdoin
James Bowdoin II was the second governor of Massachusetts and a political and intellectual leader during the American Revolution.
Jan 17, 2010
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Sons of Liberty
Formed in response to repressive tax acts by Parliament, the Sons of Liberty brought the 13 colonies one step closer to the American Revolution and independence.
Jan 5, 2010
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Christmas in Benelux
The Low Countries of the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, may be small in size, but prove to have plenty of Christmas spirit.
Dec 13, 2009
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Christmas in Norway
Christmas traditions in Norway include Advent, Christmas Trees with the Norwegian flag, Christmas gnomes and lutefisk, a national fish dish.
Nov 29, 2009
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Italian City-States of the Early Renaissance
Italy has long been credited as the birthplace of the European Renaissance. However, during the early years of the Renaissance, much of Italy was at war.
Nov 23, 2009
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Causes of World War I
The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand is credited with starting WWI. However, nationalism, colonialism and economic rivalries were all causes of World War I.
Oct 18, 2009
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Christmas in Scandinavia
Scandinavia has several distinct holiday traditions which make Christmas different from the rest of Western Europe.
Sep 27, 2009
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Causes of the Boston Tea Party
Taxation without representation and the East India Company trade monopoly were two important causes of the Boston Tea Party.
Sep 18, 2009
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