Books
Book Review of The Art Thief, Or How to Steal Beauty Without Selling a Thing
I came for the heist, but stayed for the unsettling portrait of obsession. The Art Thief is a slow-burn true crime story that got under my skin.
Books
Book Review: We’ve Got to Try—and Keep Trying
Beto doesn’t write like a politician, he writes like someone who still believes Texas can save itself.
Aviation
How Aviation Embodies the Spirit of Continuous Exploration
There is something timeless and universal about humanity’s fascination with flight. From the moment people could look up and see birds soaring above them, the desire to join them became more than a fantasy—it became a calling. Flight has always symbolized freedom, ingenuity, and a kind of sublime
Technology
Why Do We Stick to QWERTY Keyboards?
The QWERTY keyboard layout has been the standard for over a century, despite the existence of alternative designs that claim to be faster, more ergonomic, and more efficient. From mechanical typewriters to modern touchscreen devices, QWERTY remains the default input method for billions of people worldwide. But why? Many assume
History
Lost Technologies of the Ancient World
Throughout history, civilizations have demonstrated astonishing technological achievements, some of which remain unexplained to this day. From precision-cut stone structures to advanced metallurgy, ancient peoples developed techniques that modern science struggles to fully replicate. These so-called "lost technologies" continue to intrigue researchers, sparking debate over how they were
Books
The Truth The Color of Law Forces Us to Confront
Reading The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein is a gut-punch. It’s not that I didn’t know segregation was intentional, but seeing the extent to which the government actively created and enforced it—and how deeply those policies still shape our society today—is infuriating. This wasn’t
Books
From Secession to Insurrection: The Demon of Unrest and America’s Repeating History
Erik Larson’s The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War offers a deeply researched and gripping narrative of the five months leading up to the outbreak of the Civil War. By focusing on the political calculations, ideological rigidity, and
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My Top 4 Books of 2024
2024 was another solid year for my reading list. I read a total of 23 books and while not all of them have stuck with me, a few have. Here’s my breakdown of the four books that hit me the hardest this year—and why I think they should
Books
Book review: Longitude by Dava Sobel
Longitude by Dava Sobel is a well-written and expertly researched book that tells the story of John Harrison and his quest to solve one of the greatest scientific challenges of his time: determining longitude at sea. The book is both a history of the problem of longitude and a biography
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Book review: The Address Book by Dierdre Mask
The Address Book by Deirdre Mask is a thought-provoking read that delves into the history and meaning of addresses. Mask expertly guides the reader through the evolution of addresses, from ancient times to the present day, and how they have shaped the way we interact with the world around us.
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Book review: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
The Devil in the White City is two stories expertly weaved together. The first story is the tale of the Devil - H.H. Holmes, a con artist and one of America's first serial killers. Holmes had quite the twisted story - insurance fraud, unethical medical experiments, bigamy,