It seems spring is finally upon us, here in Ottawa (touch wood). I know some of us were thinking, when snowstorms hit at the end of March, that winter would never end. Fortunately the sun is here and that means Easter is not too far away. Mind you, we don’t recommend you take off the snow tires just yet.
When I was little, I remember waking up with my sister on Easter morning, both of us eager to hunt for whatever the Easter Bunny had hidden in the living room. (There’s nothing quite like eating a mountain of chocolate for breakfast.) In honour of Mr. Bunny and the fast approaching holiday, we here at the Museum thought it would be fun to showcase a few artifacts from our collection that highlight the rabbit from different periods in time and around the world. Let’s hope they were all having a good hare day when their images were taken….sorry I had to put in just one.
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The Museum Blog
January 4, 2021
With his superpowers, Peter Parker would no doubt do a fabulous job of tiling his kitchen backsplash. But as Spider-Man, he has more valuable things to do with his time.
Economic Opportunity Costs
By: Graham Iddon
November 30, 2020
For daily users of modern money, getting an understanding of the old British system of currency can be an act of confusion and wonder. But it’s also a peep into 13 centuries of European numismatic history.
How Many Groats Are in a Noble?
By: Graham Iddon
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History
November 27, 2020
Ever wondered who decides what goes on Canadian coins or bank notes? Or why our coins have certain names and our notes are different colours? Use this guide to help answer some of your money-related questions!
Understanding Money: Common Questions
By: Nathan Sells
