How to Visit Greece – The World of The Odyssey

The big smash hit of the summer is Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of the classic epic, The Odyssey. Admittedly, I never imagined that a nearly three hour retelling of one of the oldest written tales in human history would be the success that it is, but I love that it is. I’m lucky enough to have … Read more

The Beautiful Unrestored History of Ellis Island

There’s hardly a soul in the U.S. that hasn’t heard of Ellis Island. It places prominently in all our school history books. Countless movies, books, and television series connect a character’s story to their family coming through there. Ellis is one of the most easily understood and visceral landmarks in the nation’s history. Today, the … Read more