Post Views: 62 In 1947, Gorizia was abruptly split between Italy and Slovenia. In 2025, the two towns will reunite as the first transnational European Capital of Culture. Right now, I’m...
History
Post Views: 58 On Nov. 27, 1949, prima ballerina Maria Tallchief waited for her cue in the wings of the City Center in downtown Manhattan, preparing to take...
Post Views: 70 Santa Claus is based on the real historical figure of St Nicholas, a Byzantine bishop born in present-day Turkey. Because of the extraordinary...
Post Views: 146 The Greek philosopher Plutarch of Chaeronea (1st-2nd century AD) observed that our lives are divided between relaxation and exertion. For...
Post Views: 171 The forgotten blast killed over 300. The 256 Black sailors who later demanded better safety measures were court-martialed The Secretary of the...
