Latest Articles in History
December 2, 2008
by Jon Stonger
The Story of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

How one man really can change history . . . provided he’s standing on top of a critical hill with a regiment of troops under his command.

November 5, 2008
by Alex Knapp
The Significance of Barack Obama’s Victory

The election of Barack Obama is a great culmination of the work of millions of people throughout American history to bring to life the American ideals of freedom and justice.

November 4, 2008
by Alex Knapp
A Meditation On Election Day

No matter who wins the election, it’s important to remember how lucky we are to get a say in it at all.

September 23, 2008
by Jon Stonger
The Race is Tied.  What If It Stays That Way?

Right now, there are a number of scenarios in which McCain and Obama could end up tying in the Electoral College. What happens then? History shows that the results aren’t always pretty.

August 20, 2008
by Alex Knapp
What Kind of Experience Makes a Good President?

The issue of experience has dominated the 2008 Presidential campaign. But what kind of experience has historically paved the way for a successful presidency?

August 14, 2008
by Alex Knapp
The Universal Idea of Marriage (Or Lack Thereof)

Many opponents of gay marriage insist that marriage between a man and a woman is the universal norm in human cultures. History shows that this is not necessarily the case.

July 22, 2008
by Jon Stonger
A Duel of Disaster: Jackson vs. Bush

Some historians have argued that George W. Bush will go down as the worst president in American history. But he has a long way to go to match the disaster that was Andrew Jackson’s Presidency.

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