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(2 votes) That Play: The Real-life Drama of Macbeth

Macbeth seemed doomed from the beginning. It was first performed before James I, a descendant of both the historical Duncan and Banquo, who are killed in the play. Read more...

(1 vote) 2012: Another Unsuccessful Prediction?

Lately, it seems like I cannot turn on my t.v. Read more...

(1 vote) The World’s Most Misleading Phrase Book: English as She is Spoke

One of the most extraordinary books ever published appeared in Paris in 1815. Read more...

(3 votes) Two Views of World War II

For just about as far back as I can remember the camera has always been an important element in any events occurring in my family.  Whether it be my first steps or simply a beautiful panoramic vi Read more...

(3 votes) A Small World: Some Odd Coincidences

Circumstantial Evidence? …English politician and justice of the peace Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey was found murdered on October 17, 1678. Read more...

(2 votes) Neighbors Now & Then; The Scoop & the Poop

Dear Lord my patience is wearing thin! I know just about anyone can relate to this story at one time or another in their life. Bad neighbors can be some of the most frustrating things to deal with. Read more...

(2 votes) That Play: The Real-life Drama of Macbeth

Macbeth seemed doomed from the beginning. It was first performed before James I, a descendant of both the historical Duncan and Banquo, who are killed in the play. Read more...

(2 votes) When "classical" music was "popular"--Part 1

Everyone knows that Rossini's operas are part of "classical music," but it hasn't always been that way. Read more...

(2 votes) Tulipomania: The Blooming Boom of Holland

..In fact this was the extraordinary price – worth 2,500 florins (about $1,000) at the time – that one man paid for a single tulip bulb in Holland in the 1630’s. Read more...

(13 votes) When its Hot its Summer. When its Cold its Winter

I was wathcing the history channel just last night. Archeologists were recovering artifacts from Alexandria. It was very interesting because it is 25 feet below the surface of the Mediterranean sea. Read more...

(6 votes) Major Announcement! Publius is Branching Out!

For all of my loyal readers – both of them (hi, mom and dad) – I would like to make a formal announcement of my new website. Read more...

(5 votes) Highest IQ's Belong to Women!

Amaze your friends and family with your keen knowledge of absolutely useless information. Human trivia is a website that is dedicated to filling your head with interesting tidbits of trivia - as if yo Read more...

(5 votes) Collector May Have Uncovered Last Photograph Taken of Lincoln

A photo from a private photo album of General Ulysses S. Grant may contain the last photograph taken of Abraham Lincoln before his Assassination in April 1965. Read more...

(5 votes) Outhouses of Past and Present – Thank Goodness for Indoor Plumbing!

A couple weeks ago, it was 22 degrees below zero for nearly a week. Read more...

(5 votes) Holiday in Andaman Islands - Day 5&6 Neil and Ross Island

This byte is in continuation of my Holiday in Andaman Islands - Day 3&4 - Havelock Island. After a relaxing morning at Havelock island, we checked out of our rooms after lunch and set off for the Read more...

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