In the midst of your holiday preparations, have you ever wondered how things were done in other eras or countries?  You can find pictures, timelines, cultural documents such as recipes, and other interesting information in Daily Life Online.

Daily LIfe Online brings history alive by concentrating on the everyday life of people who are not often highlighted in history books.  It is worldwide in scope.  You can learn about life anywhere from Aboriginal Australia to twenty-first century China.  Research tip: do a quick search for "christmas recipes" and you will find some amazing recipes!

Questions about using Daily Life Online or any of our online resources?  Call the Reference Desk at 847-681-7031, or email us at hppla@hplibrary.org