A couple of things spurred me to write this post. First, in a matter of days (and along with colleagues Vicky Long and Despo Kritsotaki), I will be submitting a book proposal on the history of ...

Over its 138-year existence, political correctness has played a huge role in the name of that large institution on the south side of the city of Napa. In the beginning, it was the Napa Insane Asylum, ...

It’s an intriguing journey to explore the remnants of an abandoned insane asylum, where history whispers stories of mystery and tragedy. You’ll discover the architectural wonders and eerie settings ...