Nov 6, 2024
Latvia was the last part of Europe to join Christendom after invasion by Teutonic knights and Crusaders in the early 1200’s. Though Latvia has stunning Gothic churches both Catholic and Protestant, they hold onto their heritage, too.
Sep 5, 2024
Your being willing to do things in a new way will probably make the difference for our nation. This is in no way maudlin, let's never forget that no one is promised tomorrow. We certainly still have a chance to protect tomorrow. How? By banking our votes.
Jun 7, 2024
This is not a violent crime or one involving guns or state secrets. There’s no intrinsic rush or societal need for Steve Bannon to be incarcerated.
May 23, 2024
Eisenhower had been warned against the operation by the British and his own aides that then battle would likely result in the death of three quarters of their troops.
Apr 30, 2024
What could be more awe-inspiring than forming your own country in the middle of the North Sea with a founding myth of pirate radio rock 'n' roll?
Mar 22, 2024
A hundred-and-fifty years ago, some looked askance at the Impressionist movement, because it was a shift from the previous realistic, religious art and dark, formal portraits of nobles.
Mar 1, 2024
It was a very different mood than in 2023. Though, of course, there was cheering for the exciting speakers, the idee fixe throughout was neither panic nor giddiness, but more of thoughtful, steely determination.
Feb 20, 2024
“The Homestead,” as it’s affectionately known, is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Hot Springs, Virginia. Native tribes were the first to discover the natural sulphur spring, which Thomas Jefferson enjoyed to ease his arthritis.