Riding out Coronavirus in Tbilisi has its perks. I'm right around the corner from hiking trails, have an endless list of Georgian wine to sample, and all the time in the world to learn my favorite Georgian dishes such as khinkali, Adjarian khachapuri, and now kharcho soup. This hearty kharcho soup recipe is the comfort food of dreams and loaded with rich herby and garlicky flavor that just makes ya feel warm and happy inside. It's celebrated all ... Read the Post...
The Remarkable Life of Ida B. Wells
Early Life Ida B. Wells was born a slave in Holly Springs, Mississippi in the hot and unforgiving summer of 1862. Thanks to the Emancipation Proclamation, around 6 months later, the Wells family along with the remaining slaves of the Confederate states were freed. However, while the Wells may have been 'free' on paper, they were far from equal and at the very beginning of what would be a centuries-long fight for fair treatment, basic human ... Read the Post...
12 Facts About Georgia That’ll Make You Say “Vaime!”
In honor of the nation's plight for independence over the centuries - here are some interesting facts you may not know about Georgia from interesting archeological finds to extraterrestrial music. Today is Georgian Independence Day. 102 years ago, Georgia declared independence from the Russian Empire in the wake of the Russian Revolution, and for the first time in 117 years, they were free. Only a few years later, they'd be invaded by the Red ... Read the Post...
Five Native American Heroes You Should Know
The Native Americans were no stranger to hardship. Years of systematic starvation, rape, pillaging, stolen land, and mass murder are just a few things that Native Americans suffered at the hands of colonialism. The American Indian Wars period, which lasted from 1622 - 1924, gave birth to some of the most influential and legendary Native American heroes in history. From peace driven interpreters to ruthless fighters, here are a few you should know ... Read the Post...
