If the Founding Fathers were alive today, what would they care about most? A historian looks at their writings to map their likely modern priorities.
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When Empires Change Hands: Is It Really Just New Management?
History memes joke that conquest is “just new management.” Here’s what really happens when empires change hands, from taxes and language to identity and revolt.
John Tyler’s Grandson and America’s Long Shadow
How could a man born in 1790 have a grandson alive in 2024? The story of President John Tyler’s family stretches from George Washington to Joe Biden.
Damnatio Memoriae: When Rome Erased You From History
Damnatio memoriae was Rome’s punishment of erasing a person from memory. How did it work, who suffered it, and why does “to the void you go” still resonate?
Can Fascism Be Stopped Peacefully? History vs Myth
Is it true that fascism is never stopped without violence? A historian’s look at interwar Europe, post‑1945 cases, and what “success” really means.
When Dictators Are Killed By Their Own Guards
Have dictators ever been killed by their own security? From Caesar to Gaddafi, explore famous cases, why guards turn, and how these killings reshape regimes.
Viktor Yushchenko: The Dioxin Poisoning Saga
Explore the gripping story of Viktor Yushchenko’s 2004 dioxin poisoning, its political implications, and the aftermath in Ukraine.