Civil War Coda: The Sultana
America’s worst maritime disaster Continue reading Civil War Coda: The Sultana
Category: History
The Election of 1828
A contentious election from American history Continue reading The Election of 1828
World Trade Center: Concept to 2001
How the WTC came to be and its effect on lower Manhattan Continue reading World Trade Center: Concept to 2001
Movie Monday: Indignation
This is one great movie. Based on a short novel by Philip Roth, it traces the life of a young … Continue reading Movie Monday: Indignation
Election Year Reading
If you like a story well told and are interested in the history of small-r republican government, you could … Continue reading Election Year Reading
The Most Famous Bathroom in the Country
We were walking in downtown Nashville yesterday when the Significant Other suggested stopping at the Hermitage Hotel, a traditional place … Continue reading The Most Famous Bathroom in the Country
Carnage on the Somme
“It is a commentary on modern war that commanders should fear lest the soldiers on each side become friendly . … Continue reading Carnage on the Somme
Fathers and Sons: Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was possibly the most resourceful of our founders. Born the son of a candle-maker, with almost no education, … Continue reading Fathers and Sons: Benjamin Franklin
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