Theodore Roosevelt is famous for creating the American National Parks. Was it just a grand political gesture, or something he truly believed in? After learning more about his childhood, the answer is resoundingly the latter. As a young boy, he developed a near obsession with studying anything he found in nature, both plants and animals. … Continue reading The Little Naturalist
Theodore Roosevelt: Reasons behind his jingoism
Theodore Roosevelt is often listed among the great Presidents of the United States of America, with his likeness even included as one of the four Presidents on the famed Mount Rushmore. However, like any leader he had plenty of detractors. Also like any leader, some criticisms levied against him were unfair or inaccurate. However, one … Continue reading Theodore Roosevelt: Reasons behind his jingoism
“We grow strong through pity and generosity.”
Many people are familiar with the fact that Caesar was involved as leader of one of the factions in the Roman civil war in 49BC. Many more are familiar with his phrase he allegedly uttered as he illegally crossed the Rubicon River, “The die is cast.” However, much of the ensuing Italian Campaign that kicked … Continue reading “We grow strong through pity and generosity.”
Attitudes of Ancient Roman Lawyers Are Reflective of the Elite Society as a Whole
A lawyer, in the modern sense, was not really a career in Ancient Rome. An aristocratic Roman was expected to perform a number of tasks, rather than settling in to a specific career. However, learning oratory was an educational staple for most young aristocratic Romans, and one use of this was representing someone in court, … Continue reading Attitudes of Ancient Roman Lawyers Are Reflective of the Elite Society as a Whole
Nero Didn’t Just Fiddle When Rome Burned
In popular culture, Nero’s reputation is nothing but the stereotypical megalomaniac tyrant. While Nero undeniably had massive character flaws, he was not without redeeming qualities as Roman Emperor. There has been a recent push among historians to rehabilitate Nero’s image, and while I still feel his negatives outweigh his positives, there is certainly a side … Continue reading Nero Didn’t Just Fiddle When Rome Burned
Dereliction of Duty: The Disaster of the Battle of the Crater
The Battle of the Crater may not be one of the names that pops into your mind when you think American Civil War battles. It did not indicate a high water mark for the Confederacy like perhaps the Second Battle of Bull Run, show tactical mastery like Lee at Chancellorsville, or turn the tide of … Continue reading Dereliction of Duty: The Disaster of the Battle of the Crater
How General Grant Won Respect: Overcoming Unfair Generalizations
US Grant had a reputation that dogged him for his entire adult life and has lasted, for some, into modernity. This was an underserved, but not completely unfounded, reputation that he was a drunkard and a bit of a simpleton. It was borne from his time in the pre-Civil War peacetime Army in California. Separated … Continue reading How General Grant Won Respect: Overcoming Unfair Generalizations
What If… Stonewall Jackson wasn’t the hero from the First Battle of Bull Run
Thomas J. Jackson, better known as Stonewall Jackson, is arguably the most famous Civil War General besides perhaps Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant. The story of how he earned that nickname is the stuff of legend at this point. The most common explanation for this name derives from the First Battle of Manassas … Continue reading What If… Stonewall Jackson wasn’t the hero from the First Battle of Bull Run
Weak at Warfare: 14th Century Europe
History tends to focus on the eras of military might from Alexander the Great to the Roman Empire to the Mongols of Ghengis Khan of the 14th century. But what about an era of relatively weak and ineffective militaries? This was the case in 14th Century Europe. While it was a time of the romanticized … Continue reading Weak at Warfare: 14th Century Europe
Psychology of Parenting in the 14th Century
Currently, we live in a society oversaturated with parenting materials. Whether it be from books, the internet, television, magazines, or more, it is not difficult to find people willing to share their opinions on how to best parent. While much of it is useful, it can also be overwhelming. However, the child nurturing resources continue … Continue reading Psychology of Parenting in the 14th Century
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