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.
The Outer Garden
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?
Historic Painting: "Many Happy Returns" by William Powell Frith, 1856.
There's a lot going on in this Victorian-era painting of a young girl's birthday party.