Between the Covers | Sun Tzŭ and “The Art of War”: Timeless Wisdom for Chaotic Times
Amidst the chaos and planned destruction of democracy in America, Sun Tzŭ’s ancient text, The Art of War, gives good advice.
Susan Stoderl
May 1, 20252 min read
She Who Dared | Brave Women Through History: Eleanor of Aquitaine
The powerful 12th-century Eleanor of Aquitaine was already Duchess of Aquitaine at fifteen years old. Thus, she was a perfect target for petty church clerics who declared her a “black legend.”
Susan Stoderl
Apr 30, 20252 min read
Cautionary Tales of Medieval Living | Mother Nature: Unpredictable, Untamable, and Relentlessly Powerful
What happens when a volcano erupts, causing an instant climate change, famine, and pestilence?
Susan Stoderl
Apr 29, 20252 min read
Between the Covers | A Peek into Classic Books: Grimm’s Fairy Tales
The Brothers Grimm, Jacob (1785–1863) and Wilhelm (1786–1859), set out to collect and preserve authentic folktales of their Germanic culture. Later they published and improved them over seven editions.
Susan Stoderl
Apr 24, 20252 min read