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November 10, 2014
Science Traveling Vancouver
I’m in Vancouver for the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry conference. The city is very environmentally aware; even the conference center has grass growing on its roof. The surrounding mountains are beautiful. Inside the conference center is a huge … Continue reading →
November 6, 2014
Odd Tastes in Art, Climate Change Politics, Abe Lincoln Gets Married (and Reelected)
It’s been another busy week, so here’s a quick roundup from Hot White Snow, The Dake Page, and Science Traveler. What do Picasso’s “Guernica,” David’s “The Death of Marat,” and Wyeth’s “Christina’s World” have in common? They all were posters … Continue reading →
November 4, 2014
Today is the Wedding Anniversary of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln
On November 4, 1842, Abraham Lincoln rushed around to his friends and invited them to his one-day’s notice wedding to Mary Todd. The sudden marriage came as a shock to their family and friends, many of whom weren’t aware the … Continue reading →
November 3, 2014
Last Chance to Join the Election of 1864 Symposium (The Reelection of Abraham Lincoln)
Abraham Lincoln was reelected for a second term in 1864, which surprised everyone, including Lincoln. After three years of a brutal war pitting American against American, many people were ready for a change. But “changing horses in the middle of … Continue reading →
October 31, 2014
Happy Halloween, Remembering Vietnam, Chinese Warriors, Climate Denial, and Learning from Peasants
It has been a very busy week, which culminates in a Friday night ghouling spectacular. Starting here on Science Traveler with the Terra Cotta Warriors of Xi’an, China. Haven’t experienced the terra cotta warriors yet? Now is your chance. Part … Continue reading →
October 27, 2014
The Terra Cotta Warriors of Xi’an – Part II
This is Part II of experiencing the terra cotta warriors of Xi’an. You can read Part I here. Part I highlights the discovery of the warriors and gives some amazing views of the extent of the site. Part II takes … Continue reading →
October 23, 2014
Abraham Lincoln and the Election of 1864
As the Civil War raged on, things weren’t looking so good for the reelection of Abraham Lincoln. In August 1864 Lincoln asked his entire cabinet to sign the back of what became the “blind memorandum,” essentially a promise to work … Continue reading →
October 20, 2014
Experiencing the Terra Cotta Warriors of Xi’an – Part I
If you’ve never been to Xi’an, you’re missing one of the world’s greatest wonders. This ancient megacity is one of the four great dynastic capitals of China. The two Chinese characters making up the name of Xi’an mean “Western Peace;” … Continue reading →
October 17, 2014
Separating Science from Non-Science When it Comes to Climate Change
As noted last Friday, The Dake Page has recently begun a weekly series exposing climate denialism. This week the site takes a look at how you, the interested and informed citizen, can “separate the actual science from the pseudoscience, or … Continue reading →
October 16, 2014
A Little Hot White Snow
Science Traveler is my official author website and focuses primarily on my non-fiction writing – Nikola Tesla, Abraham Lincoln, Science Traveling. Not long ago I started a new blog for my more creative writing endeavors – memoir, writing prompt experimentation, … Continue reading →
