Category: Culture

One of the reasons I’ve been thinking about Anita Ekberg lately is because I recently sat down to watch Hollywood or bust. I even wrote about one of my favorite

The ukulele is one of the most wonderful and simple musical instruments. His innate modesty as an instrument attracts many musicians to him. Its origin can be traced back to

On September 19, 1959, Marilyn Monroe was preparing for a meeting with Soviet Prime Minister Nikita Khrushchev, spending the night in her bungalow at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The recent

I am a proud history buff. From the early 1990s to the late 2000s, I was like a sponge, absorbing information at the rate of one new non-fiction history book

Past The earliest pastoral nomads once called Dubai and its environs home in ancient times. It was here that these Bronze Age shepherds founded the first date palm plantations, which

I just want to make one thing clear: I’m not the kind of emo who always cries. And I don’t have a death wish, just in case you’re reading this

Mary Magdalene is just a mystery. She is one of the most charming characters or faces in the gospel. Her devotion to Christ is unparalleled, which may explain our admiration

For millions of Christians around the world this weekend, Easter isn’t all about the Easter bunny and chocolate eggs. Traditionally, the Easter holiday is a holiday dedicated to the memory

One woman who often stands head and shoulders above most others in the ancient world was Sappho. Reliable records of her are generally incomplete, however we do have some rare

I first published this short article about Zeena Nicole Zahr back in 2014. To this day, I am incredibly moved by her spirit and creativity. It’s never honest when you