Alex A
Traveller, writer and history buff. You can usually find me in coffee shop somewhere in Europe.
Articles by Alex A:
The character of Chewbacca was inspired by George Lucas’ tall hairy Alaskan Malamute
Jim Morrison’s father, upon hearing the first “Doors” album, wrote a letter to his son : “Give up any idea of singing”
The Story of Ishi, the last member of the Yahi tribe widely acclaimed in his time as the “last wild Indian” in America
Chilling photos document the contents of abandoned suitcases left behind by patients of the Willard Asylum
The inventor of the famous Fender guitars never learned to play one
The Culper Ring: The spy ring of Long Island neighbors who conveyed secrets about the British to George Washington
In fifth-century Europe, socks were usually worn by “holy” people to symbolize purity
Dazzling 1920s wedding dresses: epitome of glamour, but in modern silhouette
Princess Angeline: When the settlers arrived, the eldest daughter of “Chief Seattle” refused to leave her land
Princess Angeline: When the settlers arrived, the eldest daughter of “Chief Seattle” refused to leave her land
