I’m busy planning Thanksgiving dinner, and as I do every year, am frustrated by the tyranny of today’s menu, and my family and friends’ expectations. People are so hidebound nowadays, demanding turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. It hasn’t… Read More
Napoleon survived many plots against his life. In 1800, a snuffbox was found on his desk that looked very much like his usual box; it contained poison.