Teaching is surely the greatest job in the world. I am biased, of course, but I firmly believe that teachers should be the most respected, most appreciated, and most rewarded people in any civilized society. The fact that this (to me) obvious truth is so rarely the case is shameful. …
I’m not a digital nomad by any means, but my increasingly international research agenda means I am very fortunate to travel more than the average Joe. I’m appreciative of such opportunities, of course. Not everyone gets paid to do what they love. More than that, it’s an awesome feeling to …
I am very pleased to announce that I will be giving a joint lecture with Kelly DeVries at Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore on 22 October. The topic? Our current book-in-progress on the famed Battle of Crecy. If you’re in the area, come check it out! And for anyone headed …
Major website overhaul alert! Over the next few days I am installing a completely new front-end for my website, using the quite remarkable “Nirvana” theme from Cryout Creations. Indeed, this is my first test of the new look. With luck, it will have worked perfectly!
As has been noted here before, I’m a proponent of packing as little as possible for a trip. More and more, this has meant “one bag” travel — taking a single, carry-on bag — even for weeks of traveling abroad. I have detailed my previous kits here, and I’m now …
