I just love this woman. What a difference with the current First Lady. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqGN...

Extraordinary courage from Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim, 43-year-old father of two, who bravely risked his life to save his neighbors celebrating Hanukkah. Praying for his full & speedy recovery. And so deeply inspired by his example.

Finally some pushback! www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

This is hilarious, especially the fake Netflix promo for "When Mamdani met Donny!" www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL0p...

This is good news! I still have hope for recovery of the jewels www.france24.com/en/live-news...

I found this piece to be inspiring. Here is a professor who understands his subject! But it speaks volumes that it had to be recorded on audio in order to reach even NYT readers. I’m a Professor. A.I. Has Changed My Classroom, but Not for the Worse. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/m...

The red and green jewels were designed specifically for Sisi's Hungarian coronation. They, along with the rest of these pieces, are of great historical value. They belong in the Sisi Museum in Vienna. None of these belong to the Habsburgs, they belong to the Austrians. www.dw.com/en/habsburg-...

Not that he didn’t already know, but now Trump knows for sure he can roll the Dems every time and there’s no need to negotiate for anything

Exactly. It was a horrible mistake to take this deal. Now Democrats are complicit with Republican policies. What did everyone go through all the pain of a shutdown for if not to see it through and protect healthcare?? The Democrats definitely need new leadership

Fingers crossed this trend continues! Momentum is Fickle open.substack.com/pub/lawrence...

Hmm. A diamond from Maria Theresa's time, and which adorned her husband Francis's crown, is not "personal jewellery." It is literally the definition of a crown jewel. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/a...

This gives me hope

I knew it. The second they took the bulky crowns instead of the Regent Diamond, which fits easily in a pocket and is worth more than anything else in the room, I said no way these guys are hardened professionals. They probably fell for a scam buyer on the dark web. www.reuters.com/world/louvre...

Yes!! Virginia Democrats Plan to Redraw House Maps in Redistricting Push www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/u...

This is very good

Don't give him any ideas!!

!!! How is the White House not a protected site under the National Historic Preservation Act??? www.npr.org/2025/10/20/g...

See What Was Taken in the Louvre Heist www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/w...

Oh no, they took Eugenie's tiara! collections.louvre.fr/en/ark:/5335...

I'll bet they took Empress Eugenie's emeralds and the Regent Diamond--the largest of the Crown jewels. It was known for being cursed and is clearly living up to its reputation! abcnews.go.com/Internationa...

Oh boy, they must be really nervous to try something like this. And just incidentally, isn't it great that the first response was: "Guys. No one believes you on here." White House and Government Agencies Join Bluesky, Then Attack Democrats www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...

Doing some research for a new book in Paris and it's true that smoking, especially among 20 somethings, has clearly come back: Paris: Fumée, Merde, et Mémoire open.substack.com/pub/lawrence...

Governor Pritzker's analysis is spot on. This is exactly what Trump is doing, and what he will do in 2026, if he isn't stopped now. This is why he called the generals together. And don't look for help from the Supreme Court, the majority will be right in there with him.

This is an accurate assessment of the hatred aimed at Meghan Markle. While I was working on my last book, to give a sense of what Sisi endured, I checked the press on Meghan. She endured ridiculous allegations on multiple conservative sites EVERY SINGLE DAY. www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...

In the midst of all the cruelty and ignorance, I am heartened to see this small step in the right direction! Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/04/s...

For more on Louise Hollandine, mentioned last in this article, see my DAUGHTERS OF THE WINTER QUEEN. There was A LOT more to her story than is implied here! Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/a...

Love this!

"Count Axel von Fersen is, in fact, her only known lover." Finally a major news outlet comes down on the side of scholarship! www.bbc.com/culture/arti...

William is going to regret these images, and toadying up to Trump. He will be around for the reckoning. Harry and Meghan are well out of it. www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/la...

Wow, this looks fantastic! And just a note that it was Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III and a devoted fan of Marie Antoinette's, who purchased and preserved most of the doomed queen's possessions. www.reuters.com/world/uk/new...

Unfortunately, this is all too true Civil Discourse and the Hypocrisy of “Free Speech” open.substack.com/pub/lawrence...

Hahahaha, love this!

Ah, yes. I wonder what new form of torment is in store for us.

Here is a Labor Day gift. I am so definitely watching this series. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mH3...

This is just a brilliant piece highlighting the real world effects of wealth disparity, which will only be exacerbated by Trump's policies. This is why prices are never going down under his administration. Disney and the Decline of America’s Middle Class www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/o...

Dr. Rossiter did not simply write women scientists into history, that's waaaay too passive. What she did was fight relentlessly against a smug, overwhelmingly male environment to reveal the truth. Margaret W. Rossiter, 81, Dies; Wrote Women Scientists Into History www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/s...

HAHAHAHAHA!

I've never heard of this guy but he's nailed it.

So the sandwich guy ... beat the wrap

If you are maybe looking for a little distraction from all the horrible news, I can recommend this series, based on Italy's first woman lawyer. It's very good and the costumes and settings are gorgeous! www.netflix.com/title/81414644

This is leadership

HAHAHAHAHA! So true!

Thrilled to be participating in the "Fierce Heroines of History" panel from 11:40 am to 12:25 pm at next Saturday's San Diego Book Festival. If you are around, swing by to hear about two gorgeous, kick-ass 19th century empresses! www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/08/08/k...

Gorgeous! These are my kind of clothes 😀 Fall Fashion for Lovers of Period Dramas www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/t...

This is why the Democrats have already lost the 2026 elections. Trump, having established precedent, will use the excuse of potential voter fraud to send the military to polling places, allowing Republicans to cheat with impunity. Another Step Toward Fascism open.substack.com/pub/lawrence...

Loving The Gilded Age this season! For me, this is one of the reasons the series works so well--the costumes add atmosphere and authenticity. What do you think? news.artnet.com/art-world/gi...