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The Russian Revolution was one of the most notable events of the 20th century. The autocratic czars of Russia wielded enormous power and authority from their inception until their overthrow in 1917, after nearly nine centuries of unbroken rule (the Romanov dynasty did not coalesce until the early 17th century). Broadly speaking, the Revolution largely…

Dracula No other name among monsters evokes as much familiarity as the infamous vampire. Dracula Dracula Written by Bram Stoker in 1897, the titular vampire made a lasting mark on literature and the public conscious. The origins of the character remain in some contention. The most referenced historical figure is Vlad III of Wallachia, popularly…

Mini Golf is a quintessential family activity that surged in popularity during the 1980s and 1990s, but how much do you know about the sport? Like it's older sibling golf, mini-golf also originates in Scotland. During the 18th century, golf players developed a habit of practicing their putting strategy; putting being the term for making…

Fans of the Hallmark Channel may be pleased to learn more about today's special feature: When Calls the Heart by Jannette Oke.  When Calls the Heart When Calls The Heart is not the first book published by Miss Oke. Oke was born in 1935 in Alberta, Canada, and she has lived in Canada most of…

Olympians assemble! Once again it is time for the biggest event in sports, the Summer Olympics. 

Few foods have captivated Americans quite like sushi has. According to World Book Online, the origins of sushi date back to 2nd century AD China, where fish was packed with rice and salt for preservation. The rice and salt both helped to absorb moisture away from the fish, allowing it to be stored and edible for…

STAR WARS DAY 2024 The Queen Series By E. K. Johnston The Phantom Menace 25th Anniversary   It's Star Wars Day again, we're celebrating early, and that means we have more stuff to talk about. This year, we will be highlighting a trio of books starring Padme Amidala. The books follow Padme's life and major…

Thirteen years after his last proper novel in the Inheritance Cycle, Christopher Paolini has at long last released the next entry in his world: Murtagh.  Beware, mild spoilers below! Murtagh Murtagh Murtagh Murtagh The novel takes place some months after the end of Inheritance, and is exclusively told from the point of view of the…

Hello and welcome to March again. It is the height of Tax Season, where most people review last year's finances, and plan for next year's. Today we are covering Finance For the People: Getting a Grip on Your Finances. Finance For the People is the masterwork of Paco De Leon, a financial consultant with PBS. Like…

YA Spotlight: Check & Mate Check & Mate Check & Mate Check & Mate Hot off the presses and just in time for Valentine's Day, it's the latest book by Ali Hazelwood (Love on the Brain). The book centers on Mallory, a young woman working a mindless job just trying to support her family. She's…