Irish Ancestry Surprises Revealed by New DNA Map

The genetic atlas revealed new information about health risks, ancient political borders, and the influence of Vikings. National Geographic – … More

These Medieval Knights were the “Superheroes” of Their Times

National Geographic – 3 May “Knights are among the most iconic characters from the Middle Ages. Their origins harken back … More

White House Correspondent’s Dinner 2022 – Video

Enjoy insight to President Biden through his humor and concern for the protection of Freedom of Speech and the importance … More

Canadian Towns to visit on a Weekend away from Seattle

TAKING A LONG WEEKEND FROM SEATTLE to get “oot” and “aboot” in Canada is as easy as pie. But why stick to … More

Star Hardridge – Artist

Starr Hardridge uses art as a medium to connect with his late father and his Muscogee Creek roots. Ellise Pierce … More

America, Again the Arsenal of Democracy

Paul Krugman – N Y Times – 28 April 2022 “When Russia invaded Ukraine, the idea that it might lose … More

Astounding Book.

Impossible to put down!! Here is the authors thoughts.

This little-known Native American society was once as powerful as the Aztecs and Incas

The Spiros were once “the single most powerful group ever to exist” in North America. This groundbreaking new exhibit in … More

The Rise and Fall of World’s Fairs

Sixty years after Seattle’s Century 21 Exposition, world’s fairs have largely fallen out of fashion in the U.S. Grant Fong … More

How Did Roman Aqueducts Work?: The Most Impressive Achievement of Ancient Rome’s Infrastructure, Explained  

Open Culture Magazine. “At its peak, ancient Rome enjoyed a variety of comforts that, once lost, would take centuries to … More