Circle in the sand: reflecting on the summer of 2023.
The summer of 2023 has been full of disaster and pessimism, but there's also been some very good things about it.
The Verge
Where September 11 sits in history.
It's appropriate to memorialize 9/11, but we should not let that process obscure our understanding of the true event.
The Mad Baron of Mongolia: The bizarre bloody story of Roman von Ungern-Sternberg.
Meet the insane fake Russian baron who thought he was Genghis Khan and tried to take over Mongolia.
Hippies in space: A "Star Trek" episode in 1960s historical context.
One of Star Trek's "worst" episodes provides a fascinating insight into America in 1969.
Behind the Scenes: The Persian Gulf War, Explained.
My newest deep-dive video takes on the short war that lies at a critical juncture in modern world history.
The day after Hiroshima.
Let's stop arguing about an unchangeable decision made in 1945. What are we going to do about today's existential problem, global warming?
A late summer reflection on history, climate and the world.
Here's what I'm working on, writing and thinking about in August 2023.