We have been hailing the Civil Rights Era as a grand and universal success for decades. Desegregation is an unquestionable good in the eyes of all good Americans. So, let’s take a
Seems a bit early to be writing this, but the fact is the history is already written. The nails are in the coffin. It’s already happened. The US is down 34 to 10, and there are only 2 minutes to
Editor’s note: The following is extracted from Famous Fighters of the Fleet, by Edward Fraser (published 1904). The bombardment of Alexandria was brought about by the usurpation of power in Egypt by
Editor’s Note: We applaud this fellow’s honesty and move back toward God. We do think he still has a few things to work out, but he would probably agree with that as
Editor’s note: The following comprises the first chapter of Seven Roman Statesmen of the Later Republic, by Sir Charles Oman (published 1902). I. The Later Days of the Roman RepublicThere was a
Editor’s Note: Adam Piggott, The Gentleman Adventurer, shares another of his insightful posts with us. We encourage you to visit his site regularly. Here is a documentary of the only operational
Editor’s note: The following is extracted from National Epics, by Kate Milner Rabb (published 1896). The Lusiad (Os Lusíadas), by Luís Vaz de Camões, is the national epic poem of Portugal. When Jupiter,
The Battle of Brunanburh in 937 A.D. was a decisive battle in England that set the course of history. Since the collapse of the Roman Empire, England had been an island beset
Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four Building upon his prior treatment of fragmentation, Weaver takes it to the logical extreme – egotism. This concept is built upon subjective values, wherein
Editor’s note: The following is extracted from Ranch Life and the Hunting Trail, by Theodore Roosevelt (published 1888). The old race of Rocky Mountain hunters and trappers, of reckless, dauntless Indian fighters,
Davis M.J. Aurini may or may not be right on target with this, but at the very least he’s in the neighborhood. The part he didn’t talk about are the competing factions
Editor’s note: The following is extracted from History, by Bernadotte Perrin (published 1912). (Go back to previous chapter) But while Ephorus and Theopompus were yet writing, a new personage had entered the
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