The new Common-Place is up! Susan Juster tracks the boundaries between religious and racial violence in early America; Peter Baldwin maps time as night and day in the 19th century American city; and Thomas Augst reviews the virtual recreation of P. T. Barnum's The American Museum.

It's a rare occurrence when major Jewish and Muslim holidays begin within hours of each other. The different lunar calendars rarely coincide, but Rosh Hashana will begin at sundown this evening and Ramadan will begin with the sighting of the new moon which is expected to happen this evening. Best wishes of the seasons to all from Cliopatria.

Jonathan Dresner - 10/4/2005

"May you be inscribed in the book of life."

Best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year!