Hawaii


The United States started life as colonies strung along the Atlantic seaboard of the North American continent and barely extending 50 miles inland. By the time of the Declaration of Independence, these original 13 colonies occupied an area roughly one-tenth of today’s country. Over the next 200 years, the United States great to fill the massive continent to the Pacific coast. Who were the Presidents who […]

Estate of the Union


Where do the world’s most powerful people live? In most countries, the head of state or leading politicians are given grace and favour residences that have become emblematic of their government. From the White House to Number 10 Downing Street, the Kremlin to Zhongnanhai, executive mansions are fascinating insights into the history and self-image of nations. Here are a few of my favourites.  There are a huge […]

Executive privileges – palaces of power