Book Review by John Davis The Secret Parts of Fortune, by Ron Rosenbaum; Random House: New York; 799 pages, hardback; $29.95.(Available on Amazon) Mystery and conspiracy are guaranteed to arouse the interest of the average American reader. Think of any of the several real world mysteries you’ve read about over …
Wonderful Adventures in the Old West Article Written by John Davis When we lived out West my three boys, my wife Jane and I liked to go on “Mighty Adventures.” Trips to secret places, ghost towns, old forts, abandoned gold mines, and former settlements of the early pioneers and Indians …
Mystery in the PunchBowl Article by John Davis What honor do we render a Medal of Honor recipient? Would we leave him in an unmarked grave? This is actually the case. Such a scandal calls for action. Read this through and you can help! Willibald C. Bianchi, of New Ulm, …
At the end of October, Mahlon and I traveled to Rome. Over the next few months, I’ll be writing various articles about some of the mysteries and interests we explored there. Like the Alchemical Door, The Arch of Titus, and the Tomb of Nicolas Poussin- all of which connect to …
Whatever happened to Windsor? Article Written by John Davis As a high school student I spent summers in Port Gibson, Mississippi. This is a charming little town which survived the Civil War when General Grant is said to have commented, “This town is too beautiful to burn.” His army marched …
Book Review by John Davis The Atlas Obscura’s Explorer’s Guide for The World’s Most Adventurous Kid, by Dylan Thuras and Rosemary Mosco; Workman Publishing: New York; $13.49, hardback: Available on Amazon If I could give one gift to every kid I meet, it would be curiosity. A curious kid will …
One message not meant for us to solve, or at least those living on the Earth, is the coded like message created on the Pioneer Plaques. These two plaques were sent into space by NASA in effort to communicate with extraterrestrial life- if they happen to intercept or discover the …
Book Review by John Davis Whispered Secrets of the South, by Shelly Van Meter Miller; Amazon; $9.99 paperback Seldom does life offer a cornucopia of charm, both natural and man-made, intriguing mystery, rampant ghosts, and overwhelming wonder all in one place. You’ll find it all in Shelly Van Meter Miller’s …
While doing research for another project at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Daniel Rolph stumbled upon a mysterious letter written in 1716 about a buried treasure. There is no doubt the note is authentic (shown below), but there are other questions being asked. The biggest ones being, ‘Was the treasure …
In a time of uncertainty and of dangers lurking all around us, John Davis brings a sense of peace. He offers captivating glimpses into his past line of work as a counterintelligence officer, linguist, and federal servant in his book, Rainy Street Stories: Reflections on Secret Wars, Espionage, and Terrorism. …
