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By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 21, 2021December 21, 2021

Self Care with Nero

Exactly one week after I met up with George and Elizabeth, I traveled into Central London again. This time, it was a solo affair. I loved how quickly I could … Continue reading Self Care with Nero

Categories: Personal, TravelTags: Ancient Rome, Cinema, History, London, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on July 14, 2021

Domina Reviewed: A Nuanced Portrayal of the Power of Women in Ancient Rome

Do you ever get the spooky feeling that the world at large is reacting to your personal choices? Not too long ago I finished reading Mary Beard’s SPQR: A History … Continue reading Domina Reviewed: A Nuanced Portrayal of the Power of Women in Ancient Rome

Categories: Books, TVTags: Ancient Rome, Domina, History, Review, Women
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 9, 2020

My Thoughts on Ghost of Tsushima

Japanese history has produced two of the most mythologized archetypes in popular culture- the ninja and the samurai. Both of them have served as an endless source of fascination the … Continue reading My Thoughts on Ghost of Tsushima

Categories: GamesTags: Games, Gaming, Ghost of Tsushima, History, Japan, Review
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on June 26, 2019June 28, 2019

Sunset – Film Review

Napszállta– which translates to “Sunset” in English- was my first foray into the works of esteemed filmmaker László Nemes, and quite possibly the most interesting picture I’ve seen in quite … Continue reading Sunset – Film Review

Categories: MoviesTags: Budapest, Film, Film Review, History, Hungary
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on August 10, 2018

The Crescent City Diaries #3

As I dipped in and out of Royal Street’s art galleries on my first morning, I came across a little place called The Historic New Orleans Collection, a large, 18th … Continue reading The Crescent City Diaries #3

Categories: TravelTags: Art, History, New Orleans, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on May 7, 2018

Wandering in the Island of Rabbits

I was sat in the shade of these giant, leafless hardwoods with bone-white, chipped and peeling facades when I opened my journal for the first time under Hungary’s sun. I … Continue reading Wandering in the Island of Rabbits

Categories: TravelTags: Budapest, History, Hungary, Travel, Writing
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on April 18, 2018April 18, 2018

Why I Went To Hungary

I started planning my trip to Hungary in December of last year. Even as I sit here now- sorting through various photos of the Danube- I’m still not entirely sure … Continue reading Why I Went To Hungary

Categories: Personal, TravelTags: Blogging, Budapest, Culture, History, Hungary, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on August 16, 2017June 10, 2020

Our Only May Amelia & The Children of the Mountains!

On February 13th 2009, a documentary aired on ABC called “Hidden America: Children of the Mountains”. It was a feature that was at once harrowing and fascinating. In it Diane … Continue reading Our Only May Amelia & The Children of the Mountains!

Categories: BooksTags: Books, Children's Fiction, History, Jennifer Holm
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