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History is complex; take time to explore it

November 26, 2025 Todd DeFeo

History is complex, and nowhere is that more apparent than in Northern Ireland. The past remains ever present; visitors can see where it happened and how it still divides the city today.

The sun rises on Belfast

November 25, 2025 Todd DeFeo

The sun rises on Belfast, which could have two meanings. Of course, there’s the literal “new day at dawn” interpretation.

There’s something disappointing about arriving in and departing from a country

March 17, 2025 Todd DeFeo

There’s something disappointing about arriving in and departing from a country.

Pondering the events of 49 years ago over a glass of red wine

August 1, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Forty-nine years ago, Jimmy Hoffa disappeared, setting off one of the most intriguing mysteries of the last half-century. He was last seen at a Detroit-area restaurant.

Take me to the river … and Battersea

July 29, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Battersea Power Station, a coal-fired power station, dates to 1929, when construction began on its A station. Construction on the B station kicked off in 1945.