Here is a good book on the history of Easter traditions.Readers say: Critics say: “Amazing in its breadth and depth”…A reverent re-telling of the
St. Patrick’s Day, 2016
How much do you know about this holiday? We've written about St. Patrick's Day before. Celebrating the history of Ireland with a little bit of
Valentine’s Day, 2016
Today is Valentines Day, dedicated to romantic love.This year we reprint "Chapter 11" by Jane Austen from Pride and Prejudice, published in
Martin Luther King Day, 2016
Today we commemorate Martin Luther King and Civil Rights history. This year we reprint "Reconstruction" by Frederick Douglass published in The
Epiphany, 2016
For this year's Epiphany, here is a poem written by T.S. Elliot in 1927. Hear him reading it. Or read it below.'A cold coming we had
New Year’s Day, 2016
In 2015 we finished Herodotus Book IV and began Francis Parkman's Pioneers of France in the New World. These are comprehensive re-prints of major
New Year’s Eve, 2015
Today is New Years Eve. As 2015 Recedes Into History by Jack Le Moine Dumbest Politics of 2015: Donald Trump's various (and many)
Christmas, 2015
Merry Christmas to all our faithful readers! Here is a nice, short video to set the mood for this holiday.More information on Christmas