E. Robert Brooks

Throughout history, smugglers have trafficked humans for slave labor and prostitution, also taking advantage of some refugees’ ability to pay exorbitant amounts of money for safe passage. These days, media’s primary illegal alien focus is on the United States’ southern border along the Rio...

Beneath the veneer of genteel civility, the world of fine wine has been tainted, at times by fraud and scandals, most of which through the ensuing years have been conveniently forgotten. But, the vinous subterfuge I encountered dwarfed all the previous crimes, and threatened to completely...

In the aftermath of the devastation from World War II, Italy was in shambles with a depressed economy and failed infrastructure. The return of the popular sport of bicycle road racing, with epic battles between famed riders, helped to restore a sense of national pride and accomplishment -...

Two former American servicemen, who had conducted clandestine operations in World War II, became successful businessmen after returning to civilian life. But, they missed the excitement they had thrived on during their military adventures, and they yearned to relive that thrilling time of their...

To the casual observer, the music business in 1970s America appeared glamorous. But despite well-publicized success stories of fame and fortune, most musicians were hard-pressed to eke out a living. Ruthless corporations dictated artist contracts....

My motivation to escape to an equestrian lifestyle in the countryside was to experience a pleasant respite from the hectic pace and often callous and compassionless interactions of the city....