Groundhog History News and More, February 2, 2015

Today is Groundhog Day and there are several articles out there about its history, including a stint as hedgehog day and a time when calling it Groundhog Day was a bit analogous to calling Thanksgiving Turkey Day. (Modern

groundhogs can rest easy now those days are over!) Finally, have a look at some of Punxsutawney Phil’s more adventurous exploits over the years.

In non-groundhog history, check out some medieval chess pieces and a wonderful coincidence that brings an Australian woman to find her father’s World War I letters.

Image Credit: Liz, Flickr Creative Commons