Promised in marriage at birth, Spring Swallow is still forced to wed even after the death of her intended groom.
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Book Review: ‘Old Man River: The Mississippi River in North American History’ by Paul Schneider
A history of the Mississippi larded with interesting tales and people.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘The World Wars’
'The World Wars' mini-series has just been released to Blu-ray, and offers a unique and compelling look at the events of 1914 to 1945.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Ballroom’ by Alice Simpson
If you enjoy music and dance, and are intrigued by people and their behaviors you will find this work to be immensely satisfying.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Delphi: A History of the Center of the Ancient World’ by Michael Scott
Blending ancient stories and modern discoveries; readable but scholarly.
Read More »Book Review: ‘No Good Men Among the Living’ by Anand Gopal
Journalist examines how the "us vs. them" approach toward the war on terrorism led the U.S. astray in Afghanistan
Read More »TV Review: ‘Vikings’ – ‘The Lord’s Prayer’
Vikings has some twisty writing in the danger-at-home storyline of the season finale.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Imagine There’s No Heaven’ by Mitchell Stephens
The author examines the often overlooked role of atheism in the history of Western civilization.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Blood Royal’ by Eric Jager
The story of a murder that unraveled France.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Triumph of Improvisation’ by James Graham Wilson
New book traces the end of the Cold War through the efforts of four key men.
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