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
Editor’s note: The following is extracted from History, by Bernadotte Perrin (published 1912). (Go back to previous chapter) But the Ancient History of the Greeks never emancipated itself wholly from the influence of the epic poems. The revolt against it
IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political
Ayn Rand might have a Godless nutcase in the end, but we have to recognize that, despite failing at logic with a dedication mostly reserved for the most zealous cult member, she
As we have often argued on this site, we really do hope and pray for peace. Yet, as we have also pointed out, it does not appear that peace is what awaits
Editor’s Note: This is an adapted transcript of the note sent by General Robert E. Lee to the Confederate soldiers before the Battle of Spotsylvania in May 1864. The transcript we used
Editor’s Note: The following account is taken from Historical Tales, by Charles Morris (published 1896). On a summer’s day, many centuries ago, a young gentleman of Scotland was fishing in the river
Editor’s note: The following is excerpted from Hero Tales from American History, by Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt. When, in 1814, Napoleon was overthrown and forced to retire to Elba, the
One of the most important single ideas that caused Western Civilization to evolve into the rich and prosperous place it has been for about 400 years now is what was once known
Editor’s note: The following is excerpted from The Awakening of Europe, by M.B. Synge (published 1903) “To achieve what they have undertaken, or else to give reason wherefore it will not be.”
Editor’s Note: We are happy to offer another contribution from our friend, Adam Piggott. You can read this (and other) posts on his site, as well. During my time spent living as
Editor’s Note: The following account is taken from Historical Tales, by Charles Morris (published 1896). One day, in the far-off sixth century, a youthful deacon of the Roman Church walked into the
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