The Triumph of the Feckless
“People, Places, Things,” is a mantra an old companion and friend of my youth enjoys repeating whenever some impetuous member of our circle begins talking about ways in which the world could be improved for […]
History
The Pazzi’s Conspiracy: a summary
On April 26, 1478 in the cathedral of Florence during the mass, the Pazzi family and their cronies attacked Lorenzo and Giuliano de Medici. Lorenzo was wounded but Giuliano was killed. It had been a […]
Hereford Cathedral tower – 43 metres of Mediaeval history
If you find yourself in Hereford, you will have to visit the 12th century cathedral and see the Mappa Mundi. But that’s not the only sight worth seeing. If you have the energy to climb […]
The Monuments Men (and/by G.Clooney)
After reading an article about George Clooney as an artist-activist, I should refer to The Monuments Men, the next film to be directed by him and released in 2013. The Monuments Men was a group […]