What were the best areas to live as African-Americans in the US in the 1800s? April 4, 2025 1 Comment
History is more than just recording events. How does analysis become “true” or enter the canon? April 4, 2025 3 Comments
In US politics, when people describe the President as using his “influence” or “political capital” to make other politicians do things, what does that actually entail? April 4, 2025 1 Comment
In 235 A.D. Emperor Severus Alexander was killed by the Legions because he was attempting to buy Germanic tribes off; by the end of the 4th century, however, tribute payments had become a major part of Roman strategy. What was the cause of this shift in Roman mindset, and how did the Legions react? April 4, 2025 1 Comment
Latin and Greek have two words for public and private enemies — hostis (public enemy) and inimicus, (private enemy). Does that mean that ancient/medieval Christians had a different understanding of “love thy enemy?” (Diligite inimicos vestros) April 4, 2025 1 Comment
What role and significance did Viking and Norman history and culture have in shaping the discovery of the Americas in the 15th century? April 4, 2025 1 Comment
In 7/8th century Frankia, how was sex before marriage seen and reprimanded among nobles? April 4, 2025 1 Comment
Upon coronation in the medieval era, English Monarchs had a ritual in which their “champion”, a chosen knight, would ride fully armoured into Westminster Hall during the banquet and challenge anyone who opposed the new monarch. Has anyone ever accepted this challenge? Was it purely ceremonial? April 4, 2025 1 Comment