In the late 1880's, to honor the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution, the French government began planning the 1889 Paris International Exposition, a kind of "world's fair" that would bring thousands of people to the French capital to marvel at the architecture, sample its foods, and get a taste--not only for French culture--but for … Continue reading “This Odious Column of Bolted Metal”

Dr. James Bedford died on January 12, 1967. Sort of. Unlike the millions of deaths that came before his, Bedford did not go to the grave with an intent to stay there. Therefore, his body is not buried underground, nor are his ashes contained to an urn or scattered somewhere he held dear. No, Dr. … Continue reading Time of Death….