In The World Is Not Falling Apart published by Slate last month on 12/22/14, Steven Pinker and Andrew Mack argue that world violence is at a new low.
Archives for January 2015
France in The Crusades
by Jack Le MoineWith Europe on the offensive, these wars signify a new age has arrived. Continuing our series on France's Wars. Did you ever
Noah on the Flood
"Into everyone's life, a little rain must fall, but this is ridiculous." - Noah
Venice Defeats Genoa
Featuring Henry Hallam Introduction to Venice Defeats Genoa:Henry Hallam (1777 – 1859) wrote View of the State of Europe During the Middle Ages
Why Intaphrenes Was Executed
To Darius then it seemed that the woman had spoken well, and he let go not only him for whose life she asked, but also the eldest of her sons because
Solomon Also Builds His Palace
Our inquiry into the sources of the vast wealth which Solomon undoubtedly possessed may lead to more satisfactory, though still imperfect,
Solomon Dedicates the Temple
The king then rose upon the brazen scaffold, knelt down, and spreading his hands toward heaven, uttered the prayer of consecration.Solomon Builds
Climate Change Since the Ice Ages
cc-by-2.0 from Wikipediaphoto by Scott AblemanMy take on George Will's latest. His column was published 1/7/15 in the Washington
Electronic Painting
by Jack Le MoineMust chemistry be the only delivery media for paintings? Since the beginnings of civilization humanity has hung artwork on walls of