The American Ideal Is That The Act Of Governing Should Feel Consensual
The Revolutionary War was fought for an America in which citizens feel as though their relationship with the government is consensual.
Historic Profiles
“Ecce Homo!”: Pontius Pilate As The Every Man
Reflections on the complicated character of Pontius Pilate, who gave the order for Jesus’ crucifixion.
Lessons from Five Royal Marriages in History
Fascinating stories of royal marriages that changed the course of history.
The Umbrella Revolution And Other Times Teenagers Changed The World
Throughout history, young people have often acted as the catalyst for revolutionary change.
King Of The Mountain: A Visitor’s Journal Entry
Musings from a visit to the grave of British Major Patrick Ferguson.
The Legend Of The Pony Express
The Pony Express was a short-lived, but extremely important part of American history.
The Time The English Used Live Humans For Garden Ornaments
The bizarre practice of hiring hermits to decorate one’s garden.
Death Dance: The Town That Was Whipped Into A Fatal Dance Frenzy
During the dancing Plague of 1518, scores of people danced to their deaths.
The French Postman Who Built A Palace He Saw In His Dreams
Ferdinand Cheval found a peculiar rock and used it to build a castle that he’d seen in his dreams years ten years earlier.