History’s greatest journeys, from Magellan to Kerouac
Posted 4 years ago, mid-August
A compilation of some of the most famous jaunts of all time—both factual and fictional—that show us how far we’ve come, and where we might go next.
Articles in the “history” category
When is a failure considered a failure?
Posted 5 years ago, mid-November
Four days ago in Harare, the leading political party’s decision-making body rejected a land reform act that proposed a further purging of the few remaining white farmers in the country. Of course, many opposing Zanu-PF members, which include President Robert Mugabe, are outraged at such a travesty. Mugabe was especially shocked “because he had the [...]
“Enola Gay” Pilot Dead at 92
Posted 5 years ago, at the start of November
An integral player in a fascinating time in American history, General Paul W. Tibbets, who piloted the “Enola Gay” on its mission to drop an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, died today at age 92. Some revered him as a hero for potentially saving millions of American lives. Others called him the “world’s greatest killer.” Whatever [...]
In a word, “Endurance”
Posted 5 years ago, at the end of May
Redefining survival – almost 100 years later.
