The perfect way to capture the essence of an epistolary novel on screen
Recently, I was a bit hesitant to rewatch Dangerous Liaisons after some 15 or 20 years,… Read More »The perfect way to capture the essence of an epistolary novel on screen
The last big twist in the season finale saved Outlander for me
I have to admit I did not like the second half of Outlander sevent season. iIt was too… Read More »The last big twist in the season finale saved Outlander for me
Outlander introduced these two historical characters quite well
The 14th episode of Outlander‘s seventh season brings us closer to major historical events and introduces several new… Read More »Outlander introduced these two historical characters quite well
New images from Outlander-prequel Blood of My Blood
When I first heard about Blood of My Blood, the Outlander prequel, I thought it was a bad… Read More »New images from Outlander-prequel Blood of My Blood
“addressed General Lee, in language which implied censure”
One unfortunate circumstance occurred on this occasion , which created considerable embarrassment , and deranged the plan of… Read More »“addressed General Lee, in language which implied censure”
10 popular stories from the Revolutionary War lore
The Revolutionary War is rich with folklore and stories that capture the imagination. Here are 10 of the… Read More »10 popular stories from the Revolutionary War lore
“excepting only from the benefit of such pardon, Samuel Adams and John Hancock”
In this exigency of complicated calamities, I avail myself of the last effort within the bounds of my… Read More »“excepting only from the benefit of such pardon, Samuel Adams and John Hancock”
“addressed General Lee, in language which implied censure”
One unfortunate circumstance occurred on this occasion , which created considerable embarrassment , and deranged the plan of operations . Major General Lee , was ordered by the Commander in Chief , to advance and… Read More »“addressed General Lee, in language which implied censure”
Molly Pitcher (Mary Ludwig Hays)
Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley, commonly known as “Molly Pitcher”, is a legendary figure from the American Revolutionary War,… Read More »Molly Pitcher (Mary Ludwig Hays)
Jean Huber’s humorous paintings depicting Voltaire in clumsy everyday situations
Jean Huber (1721–1786) was a multifaceted figure of his time—an accomplished painter, silhouettiste, politician, and author. Yet his… Read More »Jean Huber’s humorous paintings depicting Voltaire in clumsy everyday situations