Caliph Al-Hakam II, gathered a library of four hundred thousand books and manuscripts, indisputably Europe’s finest collection of writings on history, science and literature. The library was largely destroyed by a fanatical successor and Cordova’s days of greatness drew to an end.
April 5, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Caliph Al-Hakam II, gathered a library of four hundred thousand books and manuscripts, indisputably Europe’s finest collection of writings on history, science and literature. The library was largely destroyed by a fanatical successor and Cordova’s days of greatness drew to an end.
4th weekly Gowanus, BK Tesla get together
March 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
4th weekly Gowanus, BK Tesla get together
“Does our safety lie with aligning with fascists because they claim we can be on the side of the oppressor this time? Or does our safety lie with being in solidarity with anyone who is being made the Jew of the world today?” - Peter Beinart
March 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
“Does our safety lie with aligning with fascists because they claim we can be on the side of the oppressor this time? Or does our safety lie with being in solidarity with anyone who is being made the Jew of the world today?” - Peter Beinart
I wrote this exactly 8 years ago today. Little has changed, apparently. But much must change.
January 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I wrote this exactly 8 years ago today. Little has changed, apparently. But much must change.
Pete Hamill’ tombstone looks over the shoulder of Boss Tweed in Brooklyn’s Greenwood Cemetery. And has this wonderful inscription on the b side.
November 11, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Pete Hamill’ tombstone looks over the shoulder of Boss Tweed in Brooklyn’s Greenwood Cemetery. And has this wonderful inscription on the b side.