Hamilton Soundscape – the General Sciences Building

All in the Family – The 1803 Binkley Family Pioneer Cemetery in Hamilton (Ont)

Around 1801, the Binkley Family purchased 800 acres between the campus and Dundas. They set aside land for a church … More

In the early years, Hamilton consisted mostly of farms. As a result, graveyards were typically devoted to one family. Located … More

Praying for the dead – All Souls Day Nov 2nd – Today is All Souls Day. The practice dates back … More

Signs and omens – The Case of Abraham Lincoln I hope everyone had a happy Halloween. Here is the third … More

Happy Halloween or all Hollows Eve Oct 31st – Some people like skeletons, other vampires; but for me the … More

According to some folklore, strange lights can warn of approaching death. There is a story that tells of a mother … More

In earlier times, people often believed that death could be foretold by signs or warnings. I don’t have any local … More

This week the Globe and Mail noted that Oct 21st was the anniversary of the death of Lord Nelson at … More