The beginnings of our 26-letter alphabet are shrouded in the mists of time. The same is true for most other types of writing, like Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, and Chinese. But three writing systems were actually invented by specific individuals, and went on to be used by thousands and sometimes millions of people. What better way […]
Good day to all! I am writing this during my journey to the American West. I always enjoy my quests here. The people are friendly and the homemade food is a divine pleasure. One of the main characters in Vaughn Treude’s latest book Fidelio’s Automata, is Tallulah Hightower, a Choctaw Indian opera singer. This inspired […]
In 1971, Paul Revere & the Raiders released the song “Cherokee Nation,” which bemoaned the loss of the Native American way of life. It was a major hit, but they should have sung about the Dakota or Apache because the Cherokee had already adopted white culture in the early 1800’s. They lived in houses, […]
