The Promise of Immortal Life?
The elixir of life, according to mythology, if consumed will bring its bearer the promise of immortal life. The substanceContinue Reading
Category: Culture
Narrative History’s Man of the Moment.
“History is taught, I believe, by one thing only- sparking interest. This means telling a good story, of which thereContinue Reading
This is Miroslav Sasek
It was about four years ago that I first came across an illustrated children’s book entitled This is New YorkContinue Reading
Coffee and the Ottoman coffeehouse (a brief history of…)
Coffee today, easily ranks in the top ten most traded commodities in the world. It sits comfortable amongst natural gas,Continue Reading
“Ask me anything you like. But I warn you, I’m not a Byzantinist …” – John Julius Norwich.
This featured article had originally intended to highlight a collection of history books that bloggers or enthusiasts would find interestingContinue Reading
Rearview Mirror 