Tag: History
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Letters to Versailles
Photo by Jessica Kantak Bailey on Unsplash There is something almost unfair about seeing Versailles for the first time. We arrive knowing how the story ends. We know about bread and debt, revolution and executions. We know the monarchy will fall, just as we know the palace will eventually become something closer to a monument…
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Drones Over Kigali: When Technology Serves the People
In 1994, Rwanda was synonymous with tragedy. The genocide that unfolded over 100 days left nearly a million people dead—neighbors turned on neighbors, children orphaned, communities torn apart. It was more than just violence; it was the collapse of the systems meant to protect citizens, and the heartbreaking realization that the international community largely watched…
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Labor Day’s Lost Legacy: The Promises We Forgot(?)
It’s that time of the year again. As the Friday sun begins its descent, you dial your cousin, reminding him to grab a bag of ice on his drive to the lakehouse. The checklist in your mind runs smoothly — your wife has already stocked up on the essentials: paper plates, disposable cups, and cutlery.…
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Echoes of History: How Past Events Resonate in Today’s World
Recommended Listening: History is not just a series of dates, events, and names to be memorized. Instead, it’s a vibrant tapestry, alive with stories and lessons, with threads weaving into the present and shaping our future. This tapestry is interwoven with the essence of humanity—our ambitions, fears, triumphs, and failures. As the famed philosopher George…
