Tag: history
Christmas is almost here and time is running out to get all of your holiday shopping complete. For any one of your family and friends that are absolutely fascinated …
After a recent phone call between a certain PEOTUS and the current President of Taiwan, many Americans have asked themselves: So what’s the deal with Taiwan again? Taiwan’s political …
Bibliomania. It’s the kind of word that you might expect would be tossed around during a massive book release. It could be a word onlookers whisper when they see …
In case you didn’t know, The Book of Mormon is an actual book–not just a successful Broadway musical. In fact, recently The Book of Mormon was named the fourth …
Ancient holy scripts have a way of inspiring reverence. Admiration and appreciation is evoked when looking at the old, yellowed pages that can only be handled by experts. There …
It’s December and for college students that means winter break is around the corner. For many students, the first instinct is to crash on the couch and try to …
Everyone has a shelf of those books you never could finish. You maybe got through the first chapter and got bored, or maybe, for various reasons, got halfway through …
There’s a book about to go to auction at Sotheby’s in London. It is expected to sell for 2.5 million pounds, that’s more than 3 million US dollars. How …
Known as one of the most controversial books ever written, Mein Kampf or My Struggle in English, is the autobiography of Adolf Hitler. The two volume book was written while …
Japan is a fascinating country filled with fantastic scenery and a rich history. Any visit to the country will likely include a mix of traditional and modern tourism. In …
How much do you really know about Jane Austen? Her family? Her books? Her thoughts and inspiration? She was a complex and private person, so it’s hard to know …
Pack up your bags and crack open that Rosetta Stone lesson set you bought years ago but have yet to actually start, because today is the day you will …
Who doesn’t want to visit Canada? It’s known the world over for its beautiful scenery and utterly hospitable people. And, with the recent U.S. election results, it’s suddenly become …
Anna Kareis
November 20, 2016
Autobiography, Biography, Book Lists, History, Human Interest, Reading, Religion, Spirituality, TBR, Women
Elizabeth Cady Stanton is one of the greatest heroes of the American feminist movement, but she doesn’t always get the recognition she deserves. This is because she formed one …
America has long been portrayed as a land of immigrants. After all, the Statue of Liberty is meant to be a symbol of welcome and inclusion for people of …
The 1960’s were one of the most volatile decades in American history, marked by protests, social movements, and war. Looking back, we can determine that there were numerous highly …
People all over the world know the name Anne Frank, and her heartbreaking story. However, what many people don’t know is that one of the most famous names from …
It’s all good and well reading fiction throughout the year, filling our heads with wonderfully crafted prose over a multitude of different genres, but there comes a time – …
The U.S. certainly seems to be in a tense time these days, between riots and protests over police shootings and newly erupting marches and unrest over this week’s election …
When you think of science fiction novels, usually it’s Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein or H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds that come to mind as the firsts for the genre. Author …