Joe Biden: A Life Lived in Faith
When Joseph R. Biden Jr. was sworn in as president on January 20, 2021, he was only the second Catholic to become president of the United States of America and the first since John F.…
Tag: Government & Politics
Jimmy Carter: A Life After the Presidency
Author's Note: This article is dedicated to Professor Tom De Palma, who taught me that learning about history could be fun. Also, to Achelle and Andrea, for their friendship. ~ History simply does not judge…
Christianity is as Relevant as Ever: A British Political Candidate Speaks about His Faith
In Mark 16:15 of the New Testament, Jesus declared “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation”, and it is fair to say that with some 2.2 billion adherents of…
Election Trivia
Who was the only president to be elected for two non-consecutive terms? When was Inauguration Day originally held?What was the White House called before 1901?Which presidents were born as British subjects?Which three presidents died on…
Bringing Sight to the Blind: A Movie Review of "Amazing Grace"
Year: 2006 Length: 117 minutes Genre: Biography/Drama Film Rating: PG (for mild language and intense thematic elements) Cast: Ioan Gruffudd (William Wilberforce), Romola Garai (Barbara Spooner), Benedict Cumberbatch (William Pitt), Michael Gambon (Lord Charles Fox),…
Writer’s Magic: Creating Political Plotlines in Your Novel
“So the Duke got the Duchess, the Duchess got the Doge, and the Doge got the Duke!”Politics are a huge part of life. Step outside and you’ll see campaign posters, signs stuck to telephone poles,…
Interesting and Little-Known Facts about Our Former Presidents
The longest lived of all our presidents are John Adams and Herbert Hoover, with an impressive 90 years each. The first person to serve ice cream in the White House was First Lady Dolley Madison.…
Pseudo Interviews with the Presidents
Notice to the readers: artistic license was used in the writing of this article.Author: Greetings from Somewhere-in-the-United-States! Today we have the honor of speaking with some of our great nation's presidents. Good sirs, would you…
My Country – Right or Wrong?: The Search for True Patriotism
As an American freelance student of British history, I find it intriguing how the true meaning of patriotism has often been lost in the muck and mire of personal interpretation. Throughout history, the…
A Quirkish Contradiction: An Exploration of the British Constitution
On 22nd of July 2013, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (and 15 countries of the British Commonwealth) welcomed a new addition to their Royal family. Prince George Louis Alexander will, if…