As an undercover reporter Nellie Bly was one of the most influential American journalists of all time. Although that is not how she is best remembered today, Bly published numerous important and influential investigative newspaper articles. Her series of articles … Continue reading
Rome sits astride the beautiful Tiber River, a magnificent heart of the ancient history of Italy. Many casual tourists to Rome do not know that there is actually one island in the river. And that island is at the center … Continue reading
Politicians complaining about the Press is nothing new. Reporters occasionally loathe the people they write about. But violence between politicians and reporters is, thankfully, rare. When Greg Gianforte, a 2016 Republican candidate for Congress, physically assaulted a reporter and then lied … Continue reading
“Our landings in the Cherbourg-Havre area have failed to gain a satisfactory foothold, and I have withdrawn the troops. My decision to attack at this time and place was based on the best information available. The troops, the air, and … Continue reading
Carl von Ossietzky “Send the Nobel Peace Prize into the Concentration Camp.” The Nobel Peace Prize may be the world’s greatest honor. The list of recipients glitters with the names of some of the most important peacemakers of the 20th … Continue reading