History Schmistory: June 18th: Waterloo Sunset!
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
1815:  The Battle of Waterloo, Belgium. Napoleon and Wellington ‘duke’ it out (see what we did there) and along the way incidentally provide ABBA with the keys to stardom!
The British victory at Waterloo heralded the end of Napoleonic ascendancy in Europe after over ten years as Emperor of The French.
“Napoléon Bonaparte, 1798”
digital watercolor from painting by Édouard Detaille by Now Idonoa /CCBY
Tales of Tourists Walking Around Aimlessly: Florence, Italy
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Ah, beautiful Florence Italy. Nestled in the hills of Tuscany, this one time medieval colossus thrives today as a mecca for tourists, students, and artists. Home to Renaissance superstars such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Giotto, and Botticelli. Does the world’s next great artist walk these streets today, disguised as an unsuspecting tourist? Only posterity can know, next time on TALES OF TOURISTS WALKING AROUND AIMLESSLY!
Viral Marco: Euronerds rule!
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
More Paris travel tips from Euronerd, Steve Ricks!
History Schmistory: Yo Ferdman & Izzy–I’m back!
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
1493. Christopher Columbus returns to Spain after 1st new world voyage. He brings potatoes, stories of Indians, and “Dancing with the Stars.”
The Christmas Elves of Scotland
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
In Scotland, during Christmas, roving bands of elves are warded off by defensive walls of fire. AWESOME!
8 days and counting till Marco’s birthday!
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Video Schmistory: January 15
Saturday, January 15, 2022
It’s a sticky wicket on this day in History. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od_klti_k-M]
New York Times: Europe travel tips if you were born yesterday or are really stupid
Monday, September 28, 2020
Don’t you hate newspaper articles that tell you everything you already know? Today, The New York Times offers money saving Europe travel tips like “Be Flexible,” “Don’t just fly nonstop,” and “fly into nearby cities if it’s cheaper.” C’mon, gray lady! You’re better than that!
