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Saturday, August 2, 2025

Donald Ritchie, Author of "American Journalists: Getting the Story". by Travis Simpkins

Donald A. Ritchie. United States Senate Historian. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Donald A. Ritchie

Historian Emeritus

of the United States Senate

by Travis Simpkins

Don Ritchie: Oral History in the Digital Age

For more info, please visit:

senate.gov/artandhistory

Donald Ritchie. United States Senate Historian. by Travis Simpkins. American Journalists

Friday, August 1, 2025

J.R.R. Tolkien. Author. The Lord of the Rings. The Fellowship of the Ring. by Travis Simpkins

J.R.R. Tolkien. Author. The Hobbit. The Lord of the Rings. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

J.R.R. Tolkien

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien

(1892 - 1973)

Writer and Philologist

Author of

The Hobbit

The Lord of the Rings

The Silmarillion

and other works

by Travis Simpkins

J.R.R. Tolkien Documentary

For more info, please visit:

tolkiensociety.org

J.R.R. Tolkien. Author. The Lord of the Rings. The Fellowship of the Ring. by Travis Simpkins

Shawn Eyer. The George Washington Masonic Memorial. Alexandria, VA. by Travis Simpkins

Shawn Eyer. The George Washington Masonic Memorial. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Shawn E. Eyer

Author, Lecturer and Freemason

Director of Communications at

George Washington Masonic Memorial

Editor of Ahiman & The Philalethes Society

by Travis Simpkins

Shawn Eyer: Our Symbolic Wages-

Elements of Consecration in Freemasonry

For more info, please visit:

gwmemorial.org

Shawn Eyer. by Travis Simpkins. George Washington Masonic Memorial

Thursday, July 31, 2025

R.W. Christopher Tonini. Past Junior Grand Warden. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Right Worshipful

Christopher Tonini

Past Junior Grand Warden

Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

by Travis Simpkins

Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

For more info, please visit:

massfreemasonry.org

R.W. Christopher Tonini. Past Junior Grand Warden. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. by Travis Simpkins

John Myatt, Artist and Art Forger. Fake Pablo Picasso Painting. by Travis Simpkins

John Myatt. Artist and Art Forger. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

John Myatt

Artist & Art Forger

by Travis Simpkins

John Myatt: Artist and Forger

For more info, please visit:

www.johnmyatt.com

John Myatt, Art Forger. by Travis Simpkins. Fake Pablo Picasso painting by John Myatt

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Robert Burns. Poet and Freemason. Grand Lodge of Scotland. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Robert Burns

also known as Rabbie Burns

and the Bard of Ayrshire

( 1759 - 1796 )

National Poet of Scotland

Freemason

Initiated, Passed and Raised at

St David's Lodge No. 174, Tarbolton

Poet Laureate of

Lodge Canongate Kilwinning No. 2

Senior Warden of

Lodge St Andrew, Dumfries

by Travis Simpkins

Robert Burns

For more info, please visit:

grandlodgescotland.com/robert-burns

Robert Burns. Poet and Freemason. Grand Lodge of Scotland. by Travis Simpkins

Roy J. Leone, 33°. Massachusetts Consistory. Scottish Rite Valley of Boston. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Roy J. Leone

33rd Degree Freemason

Past Commander in Chief

Massachusetts Consistory

Valley of Boston

Scottish Rite, NMJ

Past Deputy Grand Master

Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

by Travis Simpkins

Scottish Rite NMJ - Our Vision

For more info, please visit:

scottishriteboston.org

and

scottishritenmj.org

Roy J. Leone, 33°. Massachusetts Consistory. Scottish Rite Valley of Boston. by Travis Simpkins

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Glenn Ford. Actor. Hollywood. Film Noir. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch

Glenn Ford

Gwyllyn Samuel Newton Ford

(1916 - 2006)

Actor

Freemason

Member of Palisades Lodge No. 637

now Santa Monica Palisades Lodge No. 307

Grand Lodge of California

by Travis Simpkins

Gilda (1946)

For more info, please visit:

imdb.com/Glenn-Ford

Glenn Ford. Actor. Hollywood. Film Noir. Gilda. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

James Bowie. American Pioneer and Freemason. The Alamo. San Antonio, Texas. by Travis Simpkins

James Bowie. American Pioneer and Freemason. The Alamo. Texas. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

James "Jim" Bowie

( 1796 - 1836 )

American Pioneer and Frontiersman

Colonel in the Texian Army

Republic of Texas

Freemason

Member of L'Humble Chaumiere Lodge No. 19

Opelousas, Louisiana

Martyred at The Alamo

San Antonio, Texas

March 6, 1836

by Travis Simpkins

The Alamo

James Bowie. American Pioneer and Freemason. The Alamo. Texas. by Travis Simpkins

For more info, please visit:

thealamo.org

The Alamo. Texas. James Bowie, William B. Travis and Davy Crockett. by Travis Simpkins

Monday, July 28, 2025

Salem Towne, Sr. Businessman. Freemason. Fayette Lodge. Salem Towne House. Old Sturbridge Village. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

The Honorable

Major General

Salem Towne, Sr.

(1746 - 1825)

Businessman, Land Surveyor

Community Leader and Justice of the Peace

Freemason

Charter Member of Fayette Lodge

which met in his home from 1796 to 1804

now located in Old Sturbridge Village

namesake of Major General Salem Towne Lodge

Southbridge, Massachusetts

by Travis Simpkins

Old Sturbridge Village

Ceiling of Fayette Masonic Lodge. Salem Towne House. Old Sturbridge Village

For more info, please visit:

osv.org

Salem Towne, Sr. Businessman. Freemason. Fayette Lodge. Salem Towne House. Old Sturbridge Village. by Travis Simpkins

Edward Nygard, 33°. Scottish Rite Valley of Juneau, Alaska. by Travis Simpkins

Edward Nygard, 33°. Scottish Rite Valley of Juneau, Alaska. Freemasonry. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Edward L. Nygard

33rd Degree Freemason

Valley of Juneau

Orient of Alaska

Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite

Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.

by Travis Simpkins

Scottish Rite Valley of Juneau, Alaska. Portrait by Travis Simpkins Presented

Scottish Rite Freemasonry. Orient of Alaska. Valley of Juneau

For more info, please visit:

alaskascottishrite.org/juneau

Edward Nygard, 33°. Scottish Rite Valley of Juneau, Alaska. by Travis Simpkins

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Brigham Young. Mormon Leader. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Brigham Young

(1801 - 1877)

Religious Leader and Politician

2nd President of the

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

First Governor of the Utah Territory

Freemason

Member of Nauvoo Lodge

Grand Lodge of Illinois

by Travis Simpkins

Brigham Young the Prophet

For more info, please visit:

churchofjesuschrist.org

Brigham Young. Mormon Leader. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Mike Hambrecht. Mike the Intern. The Masonic Roundtable. Ohio Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Mike Hambrecht. Mike the Intern. The Masonic Roundtable. Grand Lodge of Ohio. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Mike Hambrecht

"Mike the Intern"
Co-Host of

The Masonic Roundtable

Podcast and YouTube Show

Member of

Village Lodge No. 274

Triandria Lodge No. 780

Grand Lodge of Ohio

by Travis Simpkins

The Masonic Roundtable

For more info, please visit:

themasonicroundtable.com

Mike Hambrecht. Mike the Intern. The Masonic Roundtable. Podcast. by Travis Simpkins

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Mel Blanc. The Man of a Thousand Voices. Looney Tunes. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Mel Blanc

(1908 - 1989)

"The Man of a Thousand Voices"

Voice Actor for Bugs Bunny and many

other Looney Tunes cartoon characters

Freemason

Member of Mid Day Lodge No. 188

Grand Lodge of Oregon

by Travis Simpkins

Mel Blanc

For more info, please visit:

imdb.com/Mel-Blanc

Mel Blanc. The Man of a Thousand Voices. Looney Tunes. Freemason. by Travis Simpkins

R.W. Roberto M. Sanchez. Grand Lodge of Texas. The True Masonic Experience. by Travis Simpkins

Roberto M. Sanchez. Grand Lodge of Texas. The True Masonic Experience. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Right Worshipful

Roberto M. Sanchez

32° K.C.C.H.

Houston Scottish Rite

Past Master of Gray Lodge No. 329

District Deputy Grand Master

Grand Lodge of Texas

Curator, Historian and Librarian for the

Houston Masonic Library Museum

Author of The True Masonic Experience

by Travis Simpkins

R.W. Roberto M. Sanchez. Grand Lodge of Texas. The True Masonic Experience

For more info, please visit:

rmsanchez33.wordpress.com

Roberto M. Sanchez. Grand Lodge of Texas. The True Masonic Experience. by Travis Simpkins

Friday, July 25, 2025

The Rise of the Dragon. An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty. George R.R. Martin

I'm enjoying "The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty" by George R.R. Martin with Elio Garcia and Linda Antonsson.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This lavish visual history—featuring over 180 all-new illustrations—is a stunning introduction to House Targaryen, the iconic family at the heart of HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon.

For hundreds of years, the Targaryens sat the Iron Throne of Westeros while their dragons ruled the skies. The story of the only family of dragonlords to survive Valyria’s Doom is a tale of twisty politics, alliances and betrayals, and acts both noble and craven. The Rise of the Dragon chronicles the creation and rise of Targaryen power in Westeros, covering the history first told in George R. R. Martin’s epic Fire & Blood, from Aegon Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros through to the infamous Dance of the Dragons—the bloody civil war that nearly undid Targaryen rule for good.

Packed with all-new artwork, the Targaryens—and their dragons—come vividly to life in this deluxe reference book. Perfect for fans steeped in the lore of Westeros, as well as those who first meet the Targaryens in the HBO series House of the Dragon, The Rise of the Dragon provides a must-have overview for anyone looking to learn more about the most powerful family in Westeros.

https://amzn.to/452nFWW

Theresa Fair Oelrichs. Rosecliff. Newport Mansions. by Travis Simpkins

Theresa Fair Oelrichs. 1871-1926. Rosecliff. Newport Mansions. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Theresa Fair Oelrichs

"Tessie"

( 1871 - 1926 )

American Socialite

Owner of

Rosecliff

Newport, Rhode Island

The Preservation Society of Newport County

by Travis Simpkins

Rosecliff mansion - Newport, RI

For more info, please visit:

newportmansions.org

Theresa Fair Oelrichs. by Travis Simpkins. Rosecliff. Newport Mansions

Thursday, July 24, 2025

The World of Ice and Fire. The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones. George R.R. Martin

I'm enjoying "The World of Ice and Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin with Elio Garcia and Linda Antonsson.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Perfect for fans of A Song of Ice and Fire and HBO’s Game of Thrones—an epic history of Westeros and the lands beyond, featuring hundreds of pages of all-new material from George R. R. Martin!

If the past is prologue, then George R. R. Martin’s masterwork—the most inventive and entertaining fantasy saga of our time—warrants one hell of an introduction. At long last, it has arrived with The World of Ice & Fire.

This lavishly illustrated volume isa comprehensive history of the Seven Kingdoms, providing vividly constructed accounts of the epic battles, bitter rivalries, and daring rebellions that lead to the events of A Song of Ice and Fire and HBO’s Game of Thrones. In a collaboration that’s been years in the making, Martin has teamed with Elio M. García, Jr., and Linda Antonsson, the founders of the renowned fan site Westeros.org—perhaps the only people who know this world almost as well as its visionary creator.

Collected here is all the accumulated knowledge, scholarly speculation, and inherited folk tales of maesters and septons, maegi and singers, including

• full-color artwork and maps, with more than 170 original pieces
• full family trees for Houses Stark, Lannister, and Targaryen
• in-depth explorations of the history and culture of Westeros
• 100% all-new material, more than half of which Martin wrote specifically for this book

The definitive companion piece to George R. R. Martin’s dazzlingly conceived universe, The World of Ice & Fire is indeed proof that the pen is mightier than a storm of swords.