The Mail Road Across Åland
January 23, 2013
Eleven years ago this month I visited the Åland Islands, where I was the only winter cyclist as I travelled from Långnäs to Mariehamn. I bought this
Eleven years ago this month I visited the Åland Islands, where I was the only winter cyclist as I travelled from Långnäs to Mariehamn. I bought this
One of the many new books published on the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic is this account of the Canadian connection on board. Titanic Lives:
My interest in minority European languages has taken me to Switzerland, where for four summers I have pursued an intensive study program in Romansch, and
The most talented and beautiful woman ever to grace the silver screen turns 103 today. Happy Birthday, Luise Rainer. Miss Rainer was awarded the Academy
Ever since high school when I learned about totalitarian states, I have been fascinated by dictators and their personality cults. I focussed my attention on
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Those who drive along the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto are familiar with the Inglis sign that has illuminated the downtown core for decades. The sign