Hauntingly Beautiful
Sitting atop a rocky outcrop of cold gray stones, the Nubble Lighthouse in York, Maine will always hold a special … Continue reading Hauntingly Beautiful
Category: History
What’s Left of Alexander
Strolling through the MET on my first visit to NYC, I came upon the remains of a statue. Something about … Continue reading What’s Left of Alexander
The Long Winter of our Discontent…
I don’t really know when Richard III’s story first came to my attention. Whenever it was, he has fascinated me … Continue reading The Long Winter of our Discontent…
The Day the Skies Darkened Forever
In April of 1908, my great grandmother Gertrude Daniel was a ten year old girl living in Brasher’s Chapel, a … Continue reading The Day the Skies Darkened Forever
Cozy Comfort…With An Edge
The gray clouds hung oppressively low in the sky as I exited the tube station. Dewy drops like tears gently … Continue reading Cozy Comfort…With An Edge
Childhood Christmas Memories
While researching my mom’s connection to the Lee family of Virginia, an interesting thing happened – the present collided with … Continue reading Childhood Christmas Memories
The Eyes are the Window to the Soul
The name Olive Oatman was foreign to me. As a lifetime student of history, I was surprised by this revelation. … Continue reading The Eyes are the Window to the Soul
Into a World of Darkness
“From the world of darkness I did loose demons and devils in the power of scorpions to torment.” – Charles … Continue reading Into a World of Darkness
Yearning for More Sun
One cold December day while in Paris, I set out on a mission – to find the grave of Jim … Continue reading Yearning for More Sun
White Witch of Rose Hall
Back a few years ago, I was down in the Caribbean visiting Jamaica and I had the chance to check … Continue reading White Witch of Rose Hall
Once Upon a Rainy Day…
One of the most atmospheric attics in all of the world to me is the British Museum. I could wander … Continue reading Once Upon a Rainy Day…
History Etched in Stone: Conclusion
Emerging from Beauchamp Tower and walking toward Tower Green, it is possible to imagine the sight of young Jane being … Continue reading History Etched in Stone: Conclusion
Continuation of Tales from the Tower…yes again…
After descending stone spiral stairs and passing through the Oratory, you enter what has been reconstructed as the Throne Room … Continue reading Continuation of Tales from the Tower…yes again…
Tales from the Tower…continued…
…continued from post History Etched in Stone… The first room you enter is the Great Chamber or Magna Camera. Restored … Continue reading Tales from the Tower…continued…
History Etched in Stone
It has been called one of the saddest places on earth. Its walls, blocks of time in a long vista … Continue reading History Etched in Stone
Full Circle
Last weekend, I travelled to North Alabama to visit my grandmother for the day. She now lives in Boaz, but … Continue reading Full Circle
Mudtown
During the early 1800’s, Andrew Jackson led his army of Indian fighters south from Tennessee through what is now Shelby … Continue reading Mudtown
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