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Catherine the Great: How One Woman Turned Backwater Russia Into A World Player
If I asked you what you knew about Catherine the Great, would your answer involve copulation with a horse? There are so many legends about Empress Catherine II of Russia- there’s an entire Wikipedia page devoted to them. Although none of them hold any water, the conflicting mythologies run rampant...
They Called It Camelot: Book Review
50,000+ books written on JFK, Jackie, and the Kennedys...is there anything left to say? With so much history still left to be explored, why anyone would write another book on anything Kennedy is beyond reason (except, for the fact the Kennedy story is a good sell). ...
For Your Soul: Poetry Crafting
When was the last time you wrote for yourself? Writing is an essential tool in our digital world but at the same time it’s becoming a lost art. The average American office worker writes, on average, 13 hours a week just writing work emails. And when you factor in...
Spencer- A Review
“A Fable From a True Tragedy.” reads the opening statement of the film. Throughout this film I was continually caught off-guard by how grueling it was... and how much I enjoyed it. Spencer is a must see for 2021/2022 - directed by Pablo Larraín and starring Kristen...
Portrait of a Lady on Fire- A Review
“That’s horrible! Poor woman! Why did he turn around? He was told not to, but he did, for no...
Review of Buzz: The Stimulating History of the Sex Toy
Masturbation workshop instructors, the kingpin of the sex toy industry, and a ventriloquist moonlighting as a dildo developer all request the pleasure of your company in Buzz: The Stimulating History of the Sex Toy. Unrelated to any titillating toy or lascivious act,...
A Stitch in Time, Season One: Series Review
We wear clothes every day, and we consciously choose them based on how we want to be perceived. A date night dress tells a different story than a work suit. Yet, both serve wildly different functions from your lazy Sunday sweatpants. Fashion historian Amber Butchart...
A Midwife’s Tale: Book Review
“From the storm lashed decks of the Mayflower… to the present hour; woman has stood like a rock for the welfare and the glory of the history of the country, and one might well add… unwritten, unrewarded, and almost unrecognized.” Clara Barton- courageous founder of the Red Cross- a passionate...
Dorothy Ashby’s Harp Jazz Is Always On Point
Voltaire famously said: Pleasure is found first in anticipation...and then in memory. Dorothy Ashby must have known the same. Jazz is the musical form of choice when it comes to leveraging anticipation to create pleasure. But don’t you dare group her albums among the...
Smart Podcasts For The Thinking Woman
As if talking to a stranger wasn’t bad enough, this introvert has experienced social atrophy beyond comfort in a year of lockdowns followed by a year of work-from-home. Praise be for podcasts. Podcasts are now the sole provider of all non-political conversation...
Editor’s Shortlist: The BEST Books to Gift
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Dorothy Ashby’s Harp Jazz Is Always On Point
Voltaire famously said: Pleasure is found first in anticipation...and then in memory. Dorothy Ashby must have known the same. Jazz is the musical form of choice when it comes to leveraging anticipation to create pleasure. But don’t you dare group her albums among the...
Smart Podcasts For The Thinking Woman
As if talking to a stranger wasn’t bad enough, this introvert has experienced social atrophy beyond comfort in a year of lockdowns followed by a year of work-from-home. Praise be for podcasts. Podcasts are now the sole provider of all non-political conversation...
Editor’s Shortlist: The BEST Books to Gift
When you make a purchase using the links in this article, RBH may earn a small commission. Our views are independent- we are not paid to promote or review products. Learn more about our mission to support independent bookstores and our affiliate policies here. Jump To...
Get the Most From Your Museum Visit
Museums are a must when traveling to other areas of the world. And there’s an art to enjoying a large-scale, world-class museum when you’re on a time budget. Museum FOMO is real. Trying to see it all without good prep can stand in the way of a great afternoon...
