In the annals of history, the Roman Empire isn’t just a tale of conquest and intrigue; it’s a legacy of innovation. Among its lesser-known but immensely impactful inventions is the codex, the prototype of the modern bound book. Imagine this: a shift from cumbersome scrolls to neatly stacked parchment, creating a portable, organized medium for […]

Edmonton, Canada, is reaching for the stars with its ambitious bid to host the 88th World Science Fiction Convention in 2030. Known globally as Worldcon, this convention is a hallmark event of the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS) and has been a key annual gathering for science fiction aficionados since its inception in 1939—only pausing […]