Post Views: 114 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: 87 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: 105 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: 183 The Greek philosopher Plutarch of Chaeronea (1st-2nd century AD) observed that our lives are divided between relaxation and exertion. For...
Post Views: 199 The forgotten blast killed over 300. The 256 Black sailors who later demanded better safety measures were court-martialed The Secretary of the...
