It begins with absence and desire. It begins with blood and fear. It begins with a discovery of witches.

In this room we understand why this war might be fought...it's about our common belief that no one has the right to tell two creatures that they cannot love each other--no matter what their species.

My experiences thus far had me planning to throttle the first Tudor historian I met upon my return for gross dereliction of duty.

Scholars do one of two things when they discover information that doesn't fit what they already know. Either they sweep it aside so it doesn't bring their cherished theories into question or they focus on it with laserlike intensity and try to get to the bottom of the mystery.

I know,I can smell it, too.

Memories were short and history unkind. It was the way of the world.

All that children need is love, a grown-up to take responsibility for them, and a soft place to land.