Cross-cultural “Stuff”
On The Trail of Genghis Khan
I’ve admitted before that I have a soft spot in my heart for Genghis Khan. My Own True Love and I dearly love a road trip, especially if it includes a historical site or three. How could I resist On The Trail of Genghis Khan–the story of a Road Trip Through History on the grand…
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Whiskey Women
Fred Minnick is an award-winning, ascot-wearing, journalist and photographer. His newest book, Whiskey Women, combines two of my favorite things–history and whiskey.* I’m thrilled that he’s agreed to answer a few questions about the book, and whiskey, here on History in the Margins. Pour yourself a dram, pull up a seat, and enjoy! You came…
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What Day Is It?
Last week a friend of mine pointed out that Rosh Hashanah comes early this year. She went on to bemoan the fact that the first day of Hanukkah falls on the day before Thanksgiving*: a result of the disjunction between a lunar and solar calendar over the long haul.** The discussion reminded me of a…
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