Growing up during the divisive Vietnam War era, political discussions at the dinner table were the norm. True to their […]

Growing up during the divisive Vietnam War era, political discussions at the dinner table were the norm. True to their […]
I’ll admit it. I’ve always had a thing for bears. These furry – and seemingly cuddly – creatures have held […]
This week Berliners have been celebrating the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. This concrete barrier, which split the city […]
My journey to learn the secrets of mosaics began while I was working in Los Angeles in 1990. At the […]
Gold makes monsters of men. –Erin Bowman, Vengeance Road Gold, glory and God The origins of the quest for El […]
This week, following the Trump Administration’s betrayal of a long-time Middle East ally, I received a message containing these words […]
Working as a miner has long been one of the most perilous occupations on the planet. As the ancient Romans […]
As the coarse sand and scree crunched under the weight of my moving feet, I passed through one narrow bend […]
While the Trump era has provided endless opportunities for journalists to come up with fresh ways to report on domestic […]
The message Sinead O’Conner delivered in her dramatic performance on Saturday Night Live back in 1992 is just as powerful […]