History can teach us much about today. But only if you know the authentic story behind the actual history, not the sound bites you see on the news or the version that makes Hollywood blockbusters. What does a popular historical conspiracy trope tell us about today’s news? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “How Banned Cartoonist Scott Adams Became The American Illuminati” to see if a cartoonist can succeed where a philosopher failed.
Related Articles
-
A Hero Has Fallen
Different times call for different remedies. Yet, for all the acceptance of the changing world, we live in on...
-
The Stormy Beginning When the Erie County Fair First Waded Into The Rock and Roll Craze
What happens with you mix one of the nation’s largest fairs with the pure unadulterated energy of early rock...
-
Remembering Father Latus
It’s easy to lead when you aren’t afraid to stick your nose out. Some do so because they’re brave....
-
You’re Either Living In The Past Or Living For The Future Because The Present Doesn’t Really Exist
The past, present, and future don’t have to make you tense (unless you’re an English teacher). It all makes...
-
The Day ‘The Democracy’ Died
Some of you are old enough to grasp the significance of Bobby Kennedy Junior’s endorsement of President Trump’s campaign....
-
Lafayette’s Farewell Tour: Competing Memories Turn Lafayette’s Rochester Visit From History To Mystery
Lafayette could not believe where the boat stopped. It seemed as if he were magically suspended in the air....
-
The Day Lafayette Touched Mendon
Yes, there are contemporary reports that confirm the Revolutionary War hero Lafayette did set foot in the Hamlet of...
-
The Italian-American Triumvirate: #3 – Family
Continuing our celebration of Italian-American Heritage Month, this week we examine the fundamental building block upon which everything else...
