"The Perfect Historical Primer"
Courage is a virtue often desired yet one that is hard to put into practice. Why is this so? In some cases, it is due to danger that we find ourselves in. In other instances, we find ourselves in no … Read More »
In 1783, when the United States’ independence was officially recognized by Great Britain, the American people set about the task of building a new government. The process was long and, at times, arduous. In 1789, a new Constitution was ratified … Read More »
Poetry is, like any writing, a tool in the hand of the poet, and at times, can be used as a weapon in the hand of a crusader. It has often been said that “The pen is mightier than the … Read More »
One of the values that Americans, past and present, have highly esteemed is opportunity. We find patriotic pride in the fact that we live in a “land of opportunity”. However, this is not just ethnocentric patriotism and uber-American propaganda. A … Read More »
“…Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men…” or so the old carol declares. Christmas has always been looked upon as a time of harmony and good will but sadly, some Christmases remind us that the work of reconciling the world … Read More »
The word “leadership” brings to mind a strong and assertive image of power and direction. Time and time again, throughout history, leaders have taken charge and made names for themselves. We hail people like Julius Ceasar, Napoleon and Genghis Khan … Read More »
Humanity has long been obsessed with empire-building. From the ancient Mesopotamian kingdoms to Rome to the dominions of Great Britain, man’s ambition to control vast swaths of territory has seemed so strong that it can not be conquered. Since the … Read More »
Today, we think of the Middle East as a very turbulent and volatile region. The existence of religious and ethnic minorities in the land have made it a historically violent part of the world. Before World War I, the Middle … Read More »
There have been episodes of our history that have never failed to excite our most adventurous passions. Some events in America’s long drama never fail to make us want to stand up and cheer. While it is not always the … Read More »
We all want justice but sadly, in a sinful world like the one in which we live, injustice is all too common. However, there will always be heroes who fight for justice and lead the charge for a better life. … Read More »