Tag: history
The experiences of the soldiers we ship off to war are unique and difficult to relate to. War is brutal and the things soldiers see are not always things …
Everyone loves a good spy story, right? It’s why Ian Fleming’s James Bond series has remained so popular in both print and film for decades. While real-life espionage isn’t usually …
Most people satisfy their occasional instances of morbid curiosity by checking Wikipedia, YouTube or the Internet. With the topic of cannibalism being largely hidden and unappealing to modern society, much of …
Native Hawaiians have made numerous contributions to society, but are often left out of any discussions regarding great historical discussions. Perhaps more egregiously, prominent Hawaiian leaders are often left …
‘Lo and behold, we have almost made it through the first month of 2017. Despite the rather bleak circumstances in certain aspects of our daily life, we can still …
The Young Pope has finally premiered on HBO, and we can only hope it lives up to the memes that preceded it. In the meantime, we’ve put together a …
A unique book is going up for auction at Winner’s Auctions on January 31st. The book is purported to be the only one of its kind in existence today …
The 21st century is supposed to be the time that the nations of Asia will rise and become economic and global powerhouses. But in order to understand how we …
A “classic” is a book that stands the test of time, bringing something meaningful into the lives of more than one generation of people. But not all classics are …
It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly 55 years since Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have A Dream” speech in the shadow of the Lincoln Memorial. …
Romance is a genre usually looked down upon, or seen as a ‘guilty’ pleasure. Most stories contain the love subplot, but true romance novels are classified as such when …
*WARNING: Graphic Images Are Included In This Article* Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother forty whacks; When she saw what she had done, she gave her …
The crisis in Syria is the current humanitarian tragedy that has stolen headlines in the news. Although the conflict has been ongoing for the past few years, it has …
Authors taking inspiration from real life is nothing new. Fyodor Dostoevsky did it with Crime and Punishment, Truman Capote did it with In Cold Blood…heck, the writers at Law & …
The human spirit is filled with adventure and a desire to achieve great things; the degree to which we’re willing to risk our own safety in those pursuits, however, …
Most students have become accustomed to the usual assigned reading texts that are based in Europe and America. But rarely do books set in Asia, Africa, or Latin America …
“Even by day, and in a place of public resort, when her lover shows her any mark that she may have inflicted on his body, she should smile at …
The Ancient Egyptians were a mysterious bunch. People have been studying their curious way of life for centuries. The world is fascinated by the Pyramids of Giza and the …
Whether you’ve always wanted to visit London but have never gotten the chance, are planning a trip and can’t wait to get there, or have already visited but feel like …
Today’s children face a number of different challenges that parents may not always be able to relate to. Many parents want their children to grow up to be responsible …