America has seen many protests, and there are people eager to “tear down” the system – but protesting is easy. The hard part is coming up with solutions and a society that works better than what we have now. The… Read More
Throughout history, tyrannies have been built on a passionate youth searching for meaning through violence and dedication to a lethal cause. During the 20th century, totalitarian states started youth-led movements to carry out the aims of a dictator. These kids… Read More
From the earliest civilizations, people have taken others as slaves. Most people in the Western world today agree that slavery is a crime against humanity. Not everyone throughout history has seen it this way, though, and it was a part… Read More
History is full of war all over the world. Often, one war leads to another, but not always. Sometimes, a war can end in a peace that lasts for a long time. But what is the best way to end… Read More
During the years leading up to the most terrible conflict in history, one man stood alone. He warned of the sinister approach of an evil so absolute it would black out the stars. This darkness would gain size and shape,… Read More
Did you know that “democracy” comes from Greek and means people’s rule? Also, did you know that “republic” comes from the Latin “res publica,” meaning public interest? Many words and ideas that our civilization is built on come from only… Read More
Today, August 15, marks 75 years since Japan surrendered, ending World War II. But the cost of the win was not cheap. Japan had attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, killing more than 2,400 Americans and injuring another 1,000…. Read More
What does the rise of the Persian Empire 2000 years ago have to do with fake news? In fact, the crowning of Darius the Great may be history’s first example of a fake news campaign. When the first ruler of… Read More
Why is Africa still mostly poor? Some say it was colonialism that turned the continent into a wasteland of corruption and poverty – but could there be another reason? The continent remains mostly socialist. In the 19th and 20th centuries,… Read More
Does your family lock up the house at night or when you’re away? If so, you’re like most other Americans today – but that wasn’t always the case. There used to be a time in America when people didn’t need… Read More
The U.S. government recently took measures against several Chinese government officials, and China retaliated by announcing sanctions against Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Marco Rubio (R-FL). What’s going on? These three Republicans have condemned China… Read More
The destruction of culture and history is running rampant in America. We see enemies of freedom taking it upon themselves to burn books or tear down statues. We have Black Lives Matter and Antifa activists demanding the removal of statues,… Read More