Hotels worth the splurgeThe Four Seasons Bosphorus is the best hotel in Istanbul. I recommend taking the Courtyard rooms or the Palace Courtyard rooms, as they’re a third the price of… Read More
With most of the major releases of Quarter 1 already released, or close to hitting their launch date; 2016 has been a promising start to the new year of gaming. With releases such as Re… Read More
The Ephraim Palace in Berlin dedicates its exhibitions to Berlin events and history. Their current collection is about important Berlin women, who shaped our modern world. They were women a… Read More
I don’t remember how old I was when I became the household maid, but by the age of fifteen I am well and truly over it. My desperation to break free of the shackles of domestic duties… Read More
A few years ago there were various research articles published, including one in the European Journal of Nutrition that espoused the benefits of lithium, an essential trace element found mos… Read More
When Luis Ramon Morales-Santana was born in 1962 in the Dominican Republic, his parents were not married. Morales-Santana’s father was a U.S. Citizen, but his mother was not. For Moral… Read More
Mulberry Street on New York’s Lower East Side, ca. 1900.
One of the most fascinating museums in the United States stands at the corner of Delancey and Orchard Street on the Lower… Read More
This post contains affiliate links.Welcome to Once Upon a Retelling! I'm a huge fan of retellings, and I'm really interested in hearing about authors' own love of the original stories, and w… Read More
Comprehensive Guide to and History of Antique Oriental Rugs
Search the Most Comprehensive Collection of Antique Rugs Online
By simple definition, area rugs which were produced… Read More
I'm thrilled that my nonfiction book DIFFERENT BLOOD: THE VAMPIRE AS ALIEN is back on the market at last. It's been re-released by a new publisher with some updating and a fantastic new cove… Read More
Common Sense says of course the President can be Indicted. It is one of the most Basic, Fundamental Principles, of our Republic that No Man is Above the Law.
There is Nothing in the Constit… Read More
An international success, PEN Award winner, and an autobiographical author. Irish Author Edna O’Brien has lived, and written about, an extraordinary life. She continues to shock, and p… Read More
It’s no secret that most of the stuff I post here stems from my work digitizing, reading, and then blogging about the letters my grandpa wrote to his parents and his future wife, Rose… Read More
Decorating With Antique Rugs and Persian Oriental Carpets
Here are some additional posts about home decorating with antique rugs:
Position and Place Rugs in Rooms | Area Rugs For Grey C… Read More
Hi folks,Sorry for being tardy and not posting for a few days. I usually schedule all my posts well in advance, and I left this week free so that I could blog from the road. But if past expe… Read More
Today’s the big day: Grandpa would have turned 100 years old this morning.
Oddly enough, after writing some 40,000 words about my grandpa thus far for this blog, I’m not sure… Read More
Tired of cooking dinner every night? If you have fallen into a rut with your delivery orders, it’s time to switch it up! Check out one of our favorite restaurants in the Chicago suburb… Read More
Ireland is home to dozens of art museums and galleries. Ireland’s best art museums and galleries are unique hubs that expose visitors to aesthetical and educational works created by ta… Read More
Ireland is known for its natural beauty, its rich creative culture, and its tragic history, but it has also produced an astounding number of female scientists. Historically, women’s co… Read More
I delivered this paper on October 17, 2020 at the online Western History Association Conference. Parts of it were taken from my Marquette University MA Thesis, which is entitled “In th… Read More
Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (28th August 1814 – 7th February 1873) was a prolific Irish-born writer best known for his 1872 gothic vampire novel Carmilla. He is considered to be one… Read More
Biography
Herbert Macaulay was born on December 14, 1864 in Lagos, Nigeria. As founding father of Nigerian nationalism, he helped to lay the foundation of modern Nigeria and contributed to… Read More
The Temple of Karnak is one of the most famous and important temples in Egypt. It is located about 3 km from Luxor city and it was Ibt Sot in ancient Egypt, which means the “chosen spo… Read More
Egypt’s one of the oldest civilizations in the world and there are many locations around the country where you can immerse yourself in its long history and learn more about how the cou… Read More
Curious what the Irish President’s house looks like? Visit Aras an Uachtaráin, the official residence of the President, or just take a stroll through one of Europe’s large… Read More
Venice is one of the most fascinating cities in Italy, not only for its long history and beautiful buildings, but also for its stunning scenery and unique excursions.
Venice is actually made… Read More
Garden City is a very prestigious neighborhood in Cairo, Egypt. It was founded by Khedive Ismail, near the Semiramis Hotel, so that the upper class of society could live and he could host fo… Read More
Jowita Przystał Height – How Tall Is Jowita Przystał?
How Tall Is Jowita Przystał? Jowita Przystał Height is 5 ft 0 in (1.60m) (Tall or Tallest), Jowita Przys… Read More
Legislative Updates
Arizona: Republican Sen. Wendy Rogers has introduced SB1133 which would ban cities, towns and school boards from holding all-mail elections. Local government entities ha… Read More
The Met Museum is a must see when you visit New York. From Ancient Egypt to Medieval Art there is something for everyone at the museum.
There are over 2 million artefacts to explore in t… Read More
‘The luck of the Irish’ is a phrase that we have all heard from time to time, usually during Saint Patricks day, or when an Irish person achieves something special. But have you… Read More
Sheffield is a quiet mountainous city in England and is considered one of the safest and most beautiful cities in the country. Sheffield, or as it is known “the city of steel” du… Read More
Crisis management can be defined as the state of being prepared for what might not happen and deal with what happened. It is evident from the course of events, especially the political ones… Read More
What is Uranium ?
It is an important chemical element, symbolized by the chemical symbol “U”, and its atomic number equals “92”. It is located in the periodic tabl… Read More
It is no surprise that Italy features the most impressive city breaks in Europe. It is one of the most visited countries in Europe, given the stunning green rolling hills of Tuscany and the… Read More
Paris welcomes millions of tourists attracted by its spectacular atmosphere every year. Of course, the delectable cuisine and vast art collections are equally deserving of praise. The Seine… Read More
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. The 23rd Psalm says that. But is it for real? Can it really happen? Maybe for King David, who wrote the… Read More
Breezing Up (A Fair Wind), c.1873/76 - Winslow Homer
Winslow Homer was one of the founding figures of American Realism in Painting.Winslow Homer was an exceptional American… Read More