This Week in History: June 22, 2008
Katherine Dunham
On June 22…
Understanding Religious Terrorism
Jones teaches us that a little understanding can go a long way.
Russia: The New Petrostate Power
A look at Russia’s role in our high energy prices.
Crossed Wires Between the US and Pakistan
Shuja Nawaz explains the situation with Pakistan.
Sir Walter Scott and Scotland
From The Oxford Guide to Literary Britain and Ireland.
Help Me Write: Short Stories
What are the best American short stories?
Tony Award Quiz: Part One
Answers
The answers to the quiz from this morning.
Tony Awards Quiz: Part One
A quiz about Tony award winners.
Is Print Dead?
David Perlmutter explores the move from print newspapers to online-only editions.
Tomorrow in History: May 24, 1844
A celebration of the telegraph.
This Day In History: May 22
Claude McKay and Langston Hughes
A closer look at Claude McKay and Langston Hughes.
E.J. Dionne and Mickey Edwards: Bipartisan Exchange
Part Three
E.J. Dionne and Mickey Edwards in conversation.
Very Short Introductions: Modern China
Rana Mitter answers a few questions on ‘Modern China: A Very Short Introduction’.
State-Administered Retirement Plans for the Private Sector: A Bad Idea
Zelinsky criticizes proposals for the states to administer private sector retirement savings plans.
An Interview With Komomo
Jennifer got a gleam in her eye – and she told me all about her favourite title ‘A Geishas Journey’. It was a book about young Japanese girl who sets out to master the ancient art of being geisha. I was fascinated about young Ruriko’s transformation from a school girl into the adult geisha, Komomo.
Luck and American History
Mark McNeilly looks at the intricacies of luck in history.