Mike Cohen

Arriving in Europe in 1347 and spreading across the continent, the Black Death had a significant long-term impact on social transformation. It created a labor shortage that empowered laborers and challenged the feudal order. In the post-plague years, it g... See more

No ratings. An absurdist mystery. Why was he fired? | | I never actually knew when the mystery began. One day, I was captain of my own ship, or rather, my cubicle, which featured a chair, a personal calendar, and a pencil that was always kept sharp. Midwa... See more

Mike Cohen, born and raised in Côte Saint-Luc, has long been active in the community as a volunteer, journalist, and consultant. He profiles restaurants in Montreal and beyond. mikecohen.ca and @mikecohencsl TORONTO– I continue to maintain that Toronto re... See more

| I saw them staring at me on the bus, a vicegenarian redheaded woman and an older woman with graying hair. The latter had been sewing and looked up at me only when the former had elbowed her. "That's a pretty spooky costume," said the older woman. "Thank... See more

The Han and Tang dynasties changed global history by introducing new tools to the world. The powerful empires provided technologies that would eventually alter civilizations, from the Middle East to Europe. Historians refer to their main contributions as ... See more