As a history buff, particularly ancient history, I’ve always been especially interested in the empires and cultures that started it all. I don’t mean to downplay the important influence of Greece, Persia, the independent New World centers of Norte Chico and the Olmec, or any of the many other civilizations. … Read more“Interweaving cradles of history into YA fantasy”
Category: History
Is a Fairy Tale ending really a happy ending?
I’ve always enjoyed stories and fables about magic, monsters, and fairies. I like everything from the classic Children’s and Household Tales (for you German-philes following this blog Kinder- und Hausmärchen) by the Grimm brothers (Jacob & Wilhelm) to newer books like Raymond Feist’s Faerie Tale. Okay, I’m showing my age… Read more“Is a Fairy Tale ending really a happy ending?”
What’s the story behind the Rosetta Stone?
When most people think of the Rosetta Stone, the first thing that comes to mind is the language learning software packages. No wonder, their bright yellow boxes with their name and oddly shaped blue logo are nearly ubiquitous. Not to turn this blog into an ad for the product (unless… Read more“What’s the story behind the Rosetta Stone?”