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Children (and all people) have different styles of learning, strengths, and intelligences. Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences asserts that “human beings have a number of relatively discrete intellectual capacities” (MI Oasis), which contradicts the standard psychological view of intellect that purports that there is one single intelligence (that which can be measured by IQ tests). According to MI Oasis, there are two primary s...

The Delhi Durbar was an Indian imperial style mass assembly organized by the British at Coronation Park, Delhi, India, to mark the succession of an Emperor or Empress of India. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, it was held three times (in 1877, 1903, and 1911) at the height of the British Empire. The last Durbar was held on December 12, 1911, to mark the coronation of King George V, and cost over £1 million.Durbar of 1877Called the "Procl...

This week in historical and product spotlights, we’re featuring pirates!Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable items or properties. The earliest documented instances of piracy were in the 14th century BC, when the Sea Peoples, a group of ocean raiders, attacked the ships of the Aegean and Mediterranean...

We had a great time at the 2019 Chicago Toy Soldier Show. Thanks to everyone who came out! We're looking forward to the 2020 show already. Check out some photos from the show below. ...

It goes without saying that we love toy soldiers. This week, we're learning about where and when these cherished figurines came into prominence.Military figures have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs and have appeared in many cultures and eras. Tin soldiers were produced in Germany as early as the 1730s by molding metal between two pieces of slate. Toy soldiers became widespread during the 18th century, inspired by the military exploits of Fre...