Why the COP28 climate change talks are a farce, a fraud and an insult. On Dec. 12, when UN Secretary-General Guterres reports yet another dismal failure to deal with the climate crisis, just laugh at him. He doesn't get it.
The JFK Assassination at 60, and the poisoning of history. Holding out for facts rather than conspiracy fantasy is an increasingly lonely vocation, but it's part of my job.
Historic Painting: “The First Thanksgiving” by Jennie Augusta Brownscombe, 1914. This view of the first Thanksgiving in 1621 is very far from accurate, but it's extremely American.
Behind the Scenes: The Fall of the Monarchies. My newest and biggest video yet explores the spectacular collapse of five ruling families, who once controlled the fate of 1/3 of the world's population.
Historic Painting: Amsterdam in winter, George Hendrik Breitner, 1897. This interesting painting is obviously impressionist, but is posed like a photograph.
Historic Photo: Yonge Street Mall, Toronto, 1975. Today one of Toronto's busiest intersections, this urban space was once a pedestrian mall back in the groovy 70s.
How did the Great Fire of Moscow start? Was the city fired by the Russians themselves, or did the blaze begin accidentally?