Julius Karulis
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Life is fun and unexpected. But it's even better when you add horror to the mix. I write dark fantasy, and each day is a learning experience, and sometimes the darker is the better. Oh and I am a Toronto historian as well.
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History of the Encyclopaedia Britannica
Let’s talk about books and reading for a minute. I love books, and always have. It doesn’t matter what they are, what genre, or the form they come in, digital or otherwise. And back in the early 1980s, my parents did me a huge favour: they invested in the Encyclopaedia Britannica. It was a rather large investment, but it triggered a love for learning that has endured. But why did Britannica matter so much? Well, the truth of the matter lies deep in the history of the books themselves. So let’s explore how these amazing books have shaped the minds of generations of youngsters, including my own. The story will fascinate you, that I guarantee.
By Julius Karulisa day ago in Education
Parkdale: A Work in Progress
Parkdale, located in Toronto’s west end between High Park and Liberty Village, is one of the city’s most historically rich and layered communities. It began as a wealthy Victorian suburb in the late nineteenth century, later transforming into a vibrant, working-class neighbourhood shaped by generations of immigrants. Today, Parkdale continues to evolve, often surprising even its harshest critics. While gentrification is on the rise, the neighbourhood has always been defined by its resilience, and that spirit remains as strong as ever.
By Julius Karulis5 days ago in History
The 1904 Great Toronto fire!
The destruction of Toronto’s downtown began on a windy, cold night in early spring. It sounds like the opening line of a Victorian mystery, something cloaked in fog and gaslight. But on that April evening, the story that unfolded in old Hog Town was far more real—and far more devastating.
By Julius Karulis10 days ago in History
