Why Italy? Why Leonardo? Why Michelangelo? Yes, these are simple questions, but they're the best ones to present to novelist and historical biographer Ross King, whose latest book is "Leonardo and 'The Last Supper' " (Walker & Company). I borrowed a page (and some inspiration) from another book blog, The Arched Doorway -- and a … Continue reading ‘I’m still looking for the answers’: An interview with Ross King
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The ‘D’ in ‘Dan Brown’ stands for ‘Dante’
In "The Lost Symbol," the most recent of Dan Brown's thrillers featuring symbologist Robert Langdon, there's a moment when Langdon compares the murky, distant secrets of Europe with those of colonial America. This nation may not be too old in comparison to the world across the pond, but there's a rich tradition of secrecy in … Continue reading The ‘D’ in ‘Dan Brown’ stands for ‘Dante’
No one knew Custer better than Connell
"Why he was esteemed as an Indian fighter is puzzling. None of his frontier campaigns demonstrated particular skill or insight. Not that they were botched, just that his strategy could not be called brilliant.... He could be likened more to an actor than to a playwright. Invariably he gives the impression of a man on … Continue reading No one knew Custer better than Connell
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