Tag: Arts & Culture

Book Review: ‘How to Grieve: An Ancient Guide to the Lost Art of Consolation’

When it comes to grieving, consolation is often best received from someone who has dealt with grief before. They bring experience (unfortunately, it takes misfortune to receive such experience) and provide wisdom in how to deal with heartache and tragedy. In one of the recent editions from Princeton University Press’s ongoing series, “Ancient Wisdom for…


Movements of Shen Yun Dancers ‘Encapsulate Divinity,’ Bring Hope to Mesa Audience

MESA, Ariz.—The culture, memories, and deep emotions of stories from ancient China were conveyed through movement and music by the artists of Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center on the evening of Feb. 17, and they were felt deeply by Ms. Victoria Stuart. “I feel a lot of love….


Black Market Boom | The Dark Web Ep2 | Documentary

This film is only available in North America and the UK because of territorial licensing. Drugs, guns, counterfeit documents, and much more are sold on dark web marketplaces that run on anonymous browsers and use cryptocurrency. AlphaBay was the biggest marketplace, transacting over $800,000 in a day. …


Book Review: ‘Thinking Critically in College: The Essential Handbook for Student Success’

Every year, 40 percent of students drop out of college. Of course, the reasons behind this vary from family emergencies, financial constraints, and even the decision that college is not the best route to success. Another reason, though, is that students are often woefully unprepared for the rigors of higher education. Louis E. Newman, the…


Epoch Watchlist: What to Watch for Feb. 17–23

This week, we feature a comedy about a man hearing a voice narrating his life and an inspiring drama about a massive ’70s spiritual movement. New Release ‘Jesus Revolution’ At the dawn of the 1970s, a young man named Greg Laurie (Joel Courtney) is struggling through life when he meets visionary street preacher Lonnie Frisbee…


Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Feb. 17–23

This week, we feature a thrilling World War II novel, a collection of amusing sports stories, and a captivating look at the White House and alcohol. Fiction 2 Tales of Triumphant Journeys ‘The War Librarian’ By Addison Armstrong Two women. Two timeframes. Two different circumstances. Their lives intersect in a brilliantly woven tale of courage,…


‘Slay the Dragon’ Novel Highlights U.S.-China Tensions

Commentary I am a bibliophile. My reading passions are current events and nonfiction. Although I own an Ian Fleming book or two, I rarely read novels. But I particularly enjoyed the 2022 book “Slay the Dragon,” which provided a read that combined what’s currently occurring in China and the United States by using a James…


‘Slay the Dragon’ Novel Highlights US-China Tensions

Commentary I am a bibliophile. My reading passions are current events and nonfiction. Although I own an Ian Fleming book or two, I rarely read novels. But I particularly enjoyed the 2022 book “Slay the Dragon,” which provided a read that combined what’s currently occurring in China and the United States by using a James…


TV Series Review: ‘Hello Tomorrow!’: Great Deal on a Moon Condo for You

TV-MA | 10 episodes | Sci-Fi, Drama | February 17, 2023 In this retrofuture, the cars still do not technically fly, but they definitely hover. It is very much like the rosy vision of the future promised to us in 1950s science fiction. However, the human condition remains just as messy as it ever was. In this alternate future,…


Organist Salvatore Pronestì Brings to Life West Point’s Cadet Chapel

Towering over West Point and the Hudson River stands the impressive protestant Cadet Chapel. Built in 1910 with native granite, it combines the Gothic Revival style with the imposing weight of medieval fortresses. The chapel’s interior is 56 feet high and adorned by stained glass windows representing the biblical heritage of Christianity, with each window…