Salem Witch Hunts
The Salem Witch Trials are one of, if not the most famous, witch hunts in history, but did you know that this happened at the tail end of the witch hysteria that occurred across the Atlantic? The North Berwick witch trials in Scotland saw over 70 people executed for...
Nathaniel Philbrick, Best Selling Author of Engaging Works on U.S History
This month, we are highlighting and celebrating Nantucket-based author, Nathaniel Philbrick, with our Rotunda display. Philbrick is an American author and historian known for his engaging works of narrative nonfiction that focus on early American history and maritime...
National Crayon Day: March 31st – Celebrating Color
March 31st is National Crayon Day and National Crayola Day.
Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics have always been my favorite of the two games, ever since watching Oksana Baiul win gold in women’s figure skating in 1994. I looked forward to that event every four years, but soon grew to love other winter sports.
Be the change you want to see.
You may not be able to control the world, but you can make changes in your small corner of it. Stoicism, the opposing philosophy to nihilism, challenges you to find meaning in life by focusing on what you are able to control.