I propose the substitution [in Joel Springarn’s phrase “Creative Criticism”*] of “catalytic” for “creative,” despite the fact that “catalytic” is an unfamiliar word, and suggests… Read More »HL Mencken on critic as catalyst
The title Doom Book (Old English dōm-bōc) comes from the Old English word dōm meaning judgment or law – as in Alfred’s admonishment to “Doom… Read More »Public holidays and compensation for body parts, 9th century edition; Or, King Alfred and the Book of Doom
The expansion of personal horizons mentioned above has implications for the whole of society: people’s geographic knowledge increases exponentially the further they ride or walk.… Read More »Ian Mortimer on the network effects and feedback loops of medieval travel