Monthly Archives: March 2012


Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman

According to narrative historian, Robert Massie, Catherine the Great of Russia was “a majestic figure in the age of monarchy,” unequaled by all enthroned women except Elizabeth I of England. Her achievements rank her alongside the most famous Russian ruler, Peter the Great, as both expanded Russian territories and…


A Wholly Holy Month is March

A Wholly Holy Month is March By Veronica MacDonald Ditko An Accidental Anthropologist March is a saintly month. Western Europe hosts lots of celebrations during the month from Ireland’s St. Patrick to Sicily’s San Giuseppe. And we mustn’t forget Wales’ St. David and Cornwall’s St. Piran (or Perran). These probably […]