Usually, we think of a library as a place filled with just books: bestselling novels, biographies of politicians, maybe the plays of Shakespeare. But when a library has been collecting for a long time, especially when given a wealth of resources, a kind of miracle occurs. Rare manuscripts may be gathered together with a variety…
Great Stories Found in Rare Manuscripts: The New York Public Library’s Polonsky Exhibition
December 1, 2022
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Book Review: ‘M. Stanton Evans: Conservative Wit, Apostle of Freedom’: A Biography of a Consistent and Contrarian Conservative
After reading Steven F. Hayward’s new biography “M. Stanton Evans: Conservative Wit, Apostle of Freedom,” it made me wish there were more people like Evans. I wish it not simply for his conservative and free-market beliefs, but because of his ability to stick to his beliefs and defend them as a writer and journalist, even…
Seasons of the Sierra | Documentary
December 1, 2022
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Experience the spectacular seasons of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in this three-hour film. From vast swaths of colorful aspens to sparkling wildflower meadows, “Seasons of the Sierra” showcases the stunning beauty of the Range of Light. An ambient nature film. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.”…
Peter Zeihan: Welcome to the End of the World—Seriously | The Sons of History Ep.6
November 30, 2022
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One of today’s most prominent geopolitical strategists maps out how the world as we know it is about to come to an end. The results are not good. See which nations will crumble, which ones won’t, and which ones will do better than most. Spoiler alert: No nation comes out unscathed. * Click the “Save”…
Peter Zeihan: Welcome to the End of the World—Seriously | The Sons of History Ep6
November 30, 2022
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One of today’s most prominent geopolitical strategists maps out how the world as we know it is about to come to an end. The results are not good. See which nations will crumble, which ones won’t, and which ones will do better than most. Spoiler alert: No nation comes out unscathed. * Click the “Save”…
Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘The Water Man’: No Miracle Cure Is Greater Than Love
PG | 1h 32min | Drama, Fantasy | 2021 In the town of Pine Mills, Oregon, legend has it that a tall, shadowy figure emerges from the waters with fire on his chest and hope in his eyes. That’s how David Oyelowo’s fairy tale-like movie “The Water Man” begins. Gunner Boone, 11, (Lonnie Chavis) is…
Book Review: ‘Last Call at the Hotel Imperial: The Reporters Who Took on a World at War’
November 30, 2022
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When I was a college student decades ago at the University of Washington, I majored in communications, specifically editorial journalism. Decades after that, I worked for several publications in the northern Virginia area as a reporter and editor. In retrospect, my beats were mundane compared to the globe-trotting escapades that author Deborah Cohen chronicles in…
Profiles in History: Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass: Creators of Christmas Classics
November 30, 2022
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Arthur Rankin Jr. (July 19, 1924–Jan. 30, 2014) Jules Bass (September 16, 1935–Oct. 25, 2022) It is practically impossible to think of Christmas without thinking of Santa Claus, Frosty the Snowman, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. In many ways, the memories many of us have of those fictional characters come from two individuals: Arthur Rankin…
The Playground of Poetry: Light Verse and Whimsy
I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one, But I can tell you, anyhow, I’d rather see than be one! In 1895, American writer and humorist Frank Gelett Burgess penned those lines, which became one of the most famous American nonsense rhymes. Frank Burgess, circa 1910. Selections from the Bancroft Library…
Beauty Is a Vacation: Exploring the Works of Wildlife Artist Carl Rungius
November 30, 2022
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Why are human beings attracted to beauty? However we explain the pull, beauty draws us. It engages the eyes, tantalizes the intellect, and elevates the spirit. It reminds us of the excellence of nature, life, and creation. The effulgence of creation points to a marvelous creator. Beauty offers a respite from the tedious; it transports…
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