A Monk, Two Ravens, And A Day in the Mountains: Einsiedeln, SwitzerlandThe home of a medieval hermit monk and his pet ravens makes for a relaxing and spiritually rewarding day trip from Zurich.Oct 27Oct 27
Published inIberosphericalThe Future of “America” is ….. the AmericasThe size and cultural influence of the U.S. Hispanic population and a shifting international order make a future Union of the Americas…May 218May 218
Switzerland Auf Wiedersehen?Apart from mountain scenery, the Alpine nation is best known for two things: Neutrality and Banking. Both are in trouble.Apr 19, 20233Apr 19, 20233
Whither ItalyItaly has often been a bellwether for Europe. It may soon allow a neo-fascist party into its national government.Feb 5, 2022Feb 5, 2022
Europe’s Dark Angel of the 20th CenturyOver many of the darkest events of the 20th century looms the presence of one man: Erich Ludendorff. His…May 10, 20213May 10, 20213
Weimar on the Potomac?Like the myth of Germany’s “stab in the back” following World War I, the lie of this year’s “stolen election” has the potential to poisonNov 30, 2020Nov 30, 2020
Germany’s Nationalist Flag WarsProtestors in Germany are waving the German Imperial Flag. It’s meant as a direct assault on Germany’s post-war democracy.Sep 7, 2020Sep 7, 2020
Thomas Mann and the Cost of NationalismIn this time of resurgent nationalism, the life and death of Thomas Mann illustrate the dangers of that sentiment.Feb 15, 20203Feb 15, 20203
