Category Archives: Travel

125 Years of Yokohama Development

Posted on January 26, 2026 by ahcadmin

Yokohama is a historic seaport of the Kanto region of Japan, historically serving as a port city for receiving foreign visitors and dignitaries. While today the city’s fame pales in comparison to its neighbor, Tokyo, Yokohama was many visitors’ first … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of Caucasia: Georgia Then and Now with Joseph Becker Phillips

Posted on May 22, 2023 by ahcadmin

In 2019, I was visiting a dear friend living at the time in Tbilisi, Georgia. After a week or so getting to know the city—ancient, Soviet, and modern—and experiencing first hand Georgia’s legendary hospitality (including endless toasts with, of course, … Continue reading →

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The Fascinating Life of Nellie Bly

Posted on April 10, 2023 by ahcadmin

Elizabeth Cochrane was born in 1867 near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Little is known about her early life except that she grew up in a large family and was particularly independent minded. While still a teenager, she was offended by a Pittsburgh … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas from the Boones!

Posted on December 19, 2022 by ahcadmin

Donna Clausen Boone and Robert “Bob” Boone took writing their annual Christmas letter seriously. The couple were known for their elaborate Christmas cards and letters. Bob designed the cards and drew the illustrations while Donna wrote the accompanying text. Bob … Continue reading →

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