When the Protestant Reformation began in 1517, the Papacy had a standing army of many thousands, in addition to crusading orders like the Teutonic Knights. So don’t complain when you’re…
For several years, Disney has been on a live-action-remakes-of-animated-classics rampage. Last year was Dumbo. Much of the plot was changed to make it more family friendly—an elephant doesn’t get drunk…
My first full-time job was at an air conditioner company, processing calls from repairmen to see if their work qualified for energy efficiency rebates. Every day I woke up at…
Carrie and I traveled Europe last summer. If you want my number one tip for traveling in foreign countries: bring pocket translator guides. If you want my number two tip…
Every American knows Superman, but I never appreciated him until a few weeks ago. A philosopher I read argued that Superman’s point isn’t his cool powers… but rather the ethical…