A Look at Magnificent Libraries
Posted by btwuser on Nov 27, 2013 in People and Culture, Top Stories, United States, World, World History | No Comments
Going back to their earliest days–2600 B.C.E.–libraries have been many things to many people. For some, they are institutions of learning and a place to acquire knowledge. For others, they are sanctuaries, safe havens, community gathering spaces or architectural marvels. Even today, in an age where the printed word is challenged by digital content, libraries […]
A Presidential Legacy
Posted by btwuser on May 1, 2013 in Current Events, Top Stories, Uncategorized, United States | No Comments
Last month, the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum opened in Dallas, Texas. While it’s called a library, it is not a place where you would check out the latest bestseller. A presidential library is more like an archive of documents, and a museum of photographs and other important items from each term of […]