I recently traveled to the West Bank for the first time, a trip that showed the shared and divided ground between Palestinians and Jews.
Art Aside: What Really Happened with the Mutiny on the Bounty?
It has been turned into fiction, it has worn the faces of Brando and Gibson, but what actually happened on the Bounty?
The Machiavelli Measure: Which Modern Leaders Fit the Definition?
“Machiavellian” is a term attached to any leader we see as dangerous. But which modern nutcase actually fits the definition?
How Much Has the Language of Love Changed Over the Years?
The act of love might remain unchanged through the centuries, but has our way that we approach it changed?
As a Grammar Purist, You’re (Not Your) My Problem
As far as I’m concerned, there is always a place for correct grammar. And yes, it does matter.
The Origin of St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is again upon us, but what’s it all about? For those of you who yelled out “potatoes” or “Guinness,” see me after class.
Musicians Shortchanged by Streaming Sites
Despite the popularity of streaming apps, the reality is that those who created the music see very little of the money.
Know Who You’re Slaying: The Minotaur
Monsters have been part of storytelling since the earliest times and the Minotaur is one of the most famous. Half man, half bull with a face only a mother could love, let us creep into the labyrinth to make ourselves known to him.
Howard Carter, the Man Who Broke a Curse and Transported Tutankhamen to the Modern Age
Tutankhamen was an ancient obscure boy-king who sat friendless for 3,245 years. That was until one morning in 1922, when Howard Carter knocked on his door.
Dylan Thomas: The Superior Poet Colloquially Painted a Drunk
Sometimes, the mud sticks. Welsh poet Dylan Thomas will be forever known as a man who expired with a bottle in hand, but his final act belies his genius.