Museum of the American Indian

Here is a pic from a recent visit to the new National Museum of the American Indian (to the left of the U.S. Capitol Building) in Washington D.C. It is on the National Mall, next to the National Air and Space Museum. The museum was definitely worth going to see. . . . → Read More: Museum of the American Indian

Seung-Hui Cho and the Christian Influence

Matthew Gabriele at Modern Medieval highlights two interesting points about Virginia Tech killer Seung-Hui Cho—that Cho seems to have been strongly motivated by the Christian tradition, and that this fact seems to be under-reported by most of the media outlets. . . . → Read More: Seung-Hui Cho and the Christian Influence

Stare-Down at the OK Corral

As they saw me approaching, they wondered if I had some sweets with me…. Except for the bull, who wasn’t happy that I scared everyone away, and that I didn’t have any sweets. . . . → Read More: Stare-Down at the OK Corral

The Upcoming Beowulf Movie, by Roger Avary and Neil Gaiman

Certainly, movie versions of Beowulf www.beowulfmovie.com Angelina Jolie as Grendel’s mother, Anthony Hopkins as the corrupt King Hrothgar, and Ray Winstone as Beowulf. The film also stars John Malkovich, Brendan Gleeson, Dominic Keating, Alison Lohman, Robin Wright Penn and Ray Winstone. . . . → Read More: The Upcoming Beowulf Movie, by Roger Avary and Neil Gaiman

Educational Resources for Everyone

It is easier than ever for anyone in the world to get a good education. Many top universities are placing their course content online, for free. . . . → Read More: Educational Resources for Everyone