The telegraph revolutionized communication in 1844, and inventors everywhere raced to improve upon it. In November 1874, Alexander Graham Bell wrote to his parents about his efforts to invent a machine that could transmit spoken words before his rival, Elisha Gray. “It is a neck and neck race between Mr. Gray and myself who shall…
How Alexander Graham Bell’s Childhood Contributed to Him Changing the World of Communication
James Madison’s Essays Became the Foundation for Separating Church and State.
Among the constitutional amendments, the First is the most sacred. Its guarantees of the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition have made American shores a beacon for the world. The quiet and bookish man who first proposed it spent many years reflecting on its related issues in solitude—an uncommon pastime…
Rewind, Review, and Re-rate: ‘The Secret of Santa Vittoria’
1969 | PG-13 | 2h 19m | Comedy, Drama, War World War II had reached a feverish pitch in 1943 as Axis forces continued to lose ground to the Allies. By the summer, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini had been deposed and much of Italy celebrated the removal of “Il Duce.” However serious these global events…
Beyond Valentine’s Day: Examples of Love and Devotion From History
February 12, 2023
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Who can explain it, who can tell you why? Fools can’t explain it, wise men never try. Those lines from “Some Enchanted Evening,” one of the numbers in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical “South Pacific,” are speaking of love, particularly love at first sight. But are they accurate? Can love not be explained? Let’s imagine that…
Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Holiday Inn’ From 1942: Celebrating U.S. Presidents Through Song
Are you looking for a New Year’s movie? How about a Christmas film? Perhaps a story with a Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving, or Independence Day scene? There’s probably only one movie which fits all these criteria, and it’s “Holiday Inn” from 1942. This holiday classic stars Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire in their first of two…
Protective Intentions: ‘A Boy Defending a Baby From an Eagle’
My mother once told me this story. When I was three months old, my parents took me camping in northern Wisconsin. We stayed in a small tent. My father went hunting, so my mother sat in a sunny clearing near the tent and put me on a pink blanket nearby. She soon noticed a large…
Rapt in Wonder: T. S. Arthur’s Short Story, ‘Amy’s Question’
As we go through our regular days, passing from one activity to the next, we can get so lost in doing the next thing that we forget to stop and wonder at the marvelous world around us. In his short story, “Amy’s Question,” T.S. Arthur shows us the importance of wonder. Amy discovers beautiful truths…
Tomcat: Top Gun 2 Resurrecting the F-14 | Documentary
February 10, 2023
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A unique behind-the-scenes perspective of the U.S. Navy’s support in making the Top Gun sequel. Two senior naval officers are sent by the Navy to advise the director and producers of “Top Gun: Maverick,” ensuring naval aviation is portrayed correctly. …
Book Review: ‘Gangbuster: One Man’s Battle Against Crime, Corruption, and the Klan’
If anyone is looking for a new American hero, Alan Prendergast’s new book, “Gangbuster: One Man’s Battle Against Crime, Corruption, and the Klan,” has identified one. Prendergast has again taken to pen to demonstrate his gift for true crime narratives to tell the story of Philip Van Cise, the fearless and methodical Denver district attorney…
Epoch Watchlist: What to Watch for Feb. 10–16
This week, we feature a refreshing, quirky dramedy about a wannabe astronaut and an animated family blockbuster about a fish and his son. New Release ‘Linoleum’ Cameron Edwin (Jim Gaffigan) is a good-natured man who always wanted to be an astronaut but ended up hosting a kid’s science program instead. Now Cameron’s job and marriage…
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