January 20, 2026
Tag: Cai Lun
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The “Ides” of March
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In the Book of Ecclesiastes, it is recorded, “There is no new thing under the sun.” This scripture illustrates the boredom and monotony of daily life, and it certainly applies to the predictability of tomorrow in this Corona virus lockdown. As we watch the Ides of March tick-by, knowing what the Ides are, may amuse.
Past Article
January 25, 2021 3 Comments
The authors at Postcard History write with a keen sense of purpose. They draw on their knowledge and along the way to publication they pluck at our senses for reactions. In this article, you may see the joyous achievements, hear the pistol-shot, smell the gun-powder, then wait for the gavel to fall. Stanford White, his work, his dalliances with the famous, and his murder are all A-list stories.