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Humans (well, at least some of us) have turned their gaze skyward and envied the birds since time immemorial. From the mythical attempts of Icarus to take to the skies to DaVinci’s fanciful designs, our attempts to fly and the means people have devised to pull it off have captured imaginations for millennia. With motion...
For many fans, the Star Wars mythos has been a constant companion. Generations of fans have followed the adventures of the saga’s memorable cast of characters and the actors who brought them to life have left an indelible impression. Since Star Wars has occupied a part of the pop culture landscape for so long, it’s...
Fans of Star Wars love the franchise for different reasons. Some people immerse themselves in the mysticism of the Force and the struggle between Jedi and Sith. For others, the gritty galactic underworld and ruthless bounty hunters capture the imagination. All these characters need a way to get around. In a galaxy with interstellar travel, that...
Rich in history, steeped in natural beauty, and home to friendly and hospitable people, Ireland consistently ranks as a popular international tourist destination. Irish is one of the most common ancestries reported in the U.S. and Canada; many search for their roots. Others come for the pubs (a friend of ours once confessed as much...
The Star Wars universe features more than 40 years of storytelling that goes far beyond the film. Since George Lucas first brought his vision to the silver screen in 1977, creators have produced a galaxy's worth of stories for us to enjoy. So far, there are 11 live-action films alone, plus a growing number of...
Celebrating midwinter holidays has been a part of Star Wars since nearly the franchise’s beginning. In a storytelling universe where hope plays such an important role, it seems only fitting for people to come together during the year’s darkest days to celebrate the coming of brighter times. The Roots of Life Day One of those...
I’m not normally an audiobook person, but I make exceptions for Star Wars, and I make exceptions for their full-cast audio dramas. The latest one has the challenge of tying together narrative threads from three different books and a comic book series, all while setting the stage for a further three titles. Fortunately, George Mann...
The High Republic undoubtedly represents a uniquely ambitious publishing initiative. More than a trilogy of books, it’s an integrated storytelling effort that includes adult, young adult, and middle-grade novels, multiple comic book series, audio dramas, and even children’s books. And, although you may have missed it, it also includes short stories. Star Wars Insider, the...
***WARNING: The following contains major plot spoilers for Season 2 of The Mandalorian and Episodes 5, 6, and 7 of The Book of Boba Fett!*** It’s hard to believe that it’s been more than a year since we last saw Din Djarin and Grogu. The Star Wars galaxy has been a busy place since then. With...
Since the beginning, reference books have been a staple in the Star Wars franchise. The High Republic is no exception. Cole Horton adds to this rich collection with the recently released Star Wars: The High Republic: Chronicles of the Jedi: An Illustrated Guide to the Galaxy’s Golden Age. Beautifully bound and richly illustrated by artist...
The High Republic has been serving up a steady stream of middle-grade stories that nicely complement the overall story arcs in both Phase I and Phase II. In addition to bringing us adventures that both kids and adults can enjoy, they have introduced us to compelling young characters. After all, the first character from High...
Seattle is famous for its historic Pike Place Market and iconic Space Needle. But there's more to the Pacific Northwest than the city. Flanked by the waters of Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains, Seattle is a gateway to various year-round attractions. Whether you're just passing through the Emerald City, moving to the region, or...
Announced in 2017 and opened to much fanfare in March 2022, Disney revealed last month that Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser’s final voyage will be in September of this year. That’s only a year-and-a-half in business for an attraction several years – and several hundred million dollars – in the making. Farewell, Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser...
In Revenge of the Sith, the Clone Wars come to the heart of the Republic. After rescuing the (apparently) kidnapped chancellor and a harrowing crash landing on Coruscant. While Anakin Skywalker takes on a new assignment, his former master, Obi-Wan Kenobi, prepares to depart on the hunt for General Grievous. As the most formidable Separatist...
Karl Sander is a writer covering travel and entertainment for Wealth of Geeks. He has been writing and editing professionally since 2017. His work has also appeared on Youtini, 57Hours, Snowpak, We Are The Mighty, and The Alaska Life. A 20-year career “seeing the world” in the United States Navy ignited an enduring appetite for travel and adventure that has taken him to Alaskan mountaintops and Dublin pubs. Between trips, he spends entirely too much time marinating in Star Wars lore and following Pacific Northwest Sports. He lives on Whidbey Island, Washington.