One of the special privileges accorded to the US President by our Constitution is the authority to pardon whomever he or she wishes at whatever time he or she wishes. This perk of power has been utilized by most of our nation’s Chief Executives beginning with George Washington who pardoned…
All of us are familiar with Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic painting of The Last Supper. Unlike frescos painted onto wet plaster, da Vinci painted this incredible masterpiece onto the dry wall of the dining room, or refectory, of the convent in Milan, Italy where friars shared their communal meals. It…
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most popular tourist sites in the world. Over 5 million visitors trek to Italy each year to behold this massive building project gone wrong. The famous tower was begun in 1173 but not completed until 199 years later in 1372. Just…
One of the lowest points in the Old Testament occurs when the kingdom of Israel that David solidified and Solomon expanded split in two. Ten of the northern tribes pulled away and formed their own country under the rebellious leadership of Jeroboam while Judah and Benjamin continued under David’s grandson,…