Today in History: Peter Max born in 1937 Happy Birthday, Peter Max! Peter Max (born Peter Max Finkelstein in Berlin) is a pop culture graphic artist known for his psychedelic style of painting and use of bright, vibrant colors. In 1938, Max’s parents fled Berlin to settle in China and later in Israel, … Continue reading Today in History: Peter Max born in 1937 […]

Today in History: Alaska formally becomes part of the USA in 1867 The United States had purchased the large and sparsely populated territory of Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million, or less than two cents an acre. The purchase was not seen as a positive acquirement by many American citizens who believed that adding Alaska … Continue reading Today in History: Alaska formally becomes part of the USA in 1867 […]

Today is National Pasta Day Linguine, fettuccine, spaghetti, tortellini, ziti—the list of pastas is endless! Pasta is typically thought of as an Italian dish, but there is evidence that people living in Asia in 2000 BC made noodles with millet! Pasta can be made dry (pasta secca) or fresh (pasta fresca). There are over 350 … Continue reading Today is National Pasta Day […]