Nuclear war: The existential threat we don’t talk about. We don't have to worry about the world ending in a nuclear holocaust anymore. Right? RIGHT?
Nothingburger: The 2025 JFK Assassination document dump. I looked at the JFK documents so you don't have to. Conspiracy theorists are disappointed.
Historic Painting: “Katharsis” by José Clemente Orozco, 1934. Though it looks like the cover of a modern SF graphic novel, this mural from Mexico is actually 90 years old.
Historic Photo: Native American ice-cutting crew in winter, 1880s. If you wanted ice cream in the Victorian era, you had people like this to thank for it.
Year’s end: The best of the Garden in 2024. Happy New Year! Here are what I think are the best articles from this blog from 2024.
My upcoming novel, “The Gangster Crown,” is now available for pre-order! My latest book, about the rise and fall of a gangster, will be out on December 17.
Thanksgiving 2024: Have a wonderful holiday! I am thankful for everyone who reads this blog. Have a great holiday!