Keep in mind that I am a busy parent and teacher. I turn to the bookshelf after I finish reading “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” or “Jamberry” to my three year. The other day I read two or three pages of David Fromkin’sA Peace to End All Peace: The Fall of the Ottoman Empire and ...
In terms of appearance, the Chicago Sweeper is essentially a representation of the real-world Thompson submachine gun or “Tommy Gun.” The weapon is among the most recognizable firearms in pop culture because of its distinctive ammo drum and appearance in various gangster films, video games, and...
The underlying idea of both the Memorial and the Museum was that we must never forget what happened during the terrible time of the Holocaust. That meant knowing the names and stories of those who suffered so greatly. And, if knowing all that made us uncomfortable, then pe...
We were in the old dorm with no AC and only squat toilets. In contrast, our richer Princeton University students had AC and western toilets. We also slept on wooden planks for months. Regardless, it felt amazing to be immersed in a new culture. Poor students, but felt rich! Come to th...