Secession and the Civil War were about slavery and race. Introduction In his second inaugural address, Abraham...
John Brown first became a nationally known figure in 1856 through his actions in the Kansas Territory,...
Too much power vested in the presidency allows the massive abuse and overreach we’ve seen for the...
Particular moments in history and strategic breaks with unwritten rules have helped many presidents expand their powers...
Rhode Island was still using its 1663 colonial charter as a constitution. It required that voters own...
Congress recently passed the Alien and Sedition Acts, criminalizing dissent and increasing the power of the executive...
We’re just a few days removed from the attempt by outgoing President Donald Trump’s supporters to take...
If you’re single and seeking a love interest, the chances are 2020 will have been a tough...
Presidents who behave badly during transitions usually share something in common – they’re viewed as the worst...
Hamilton was a Federalist. Burr was a Republican. The men clashed repeatedly in the political arena. On...
It is a corporate ideology that promotes the concentration of corporate power and profit. The ideological orientation...
Understanding populism’s roots in the U.S. and elsewhere is essential for addressing its rise and threat. American...
It could be an early scene in a monster movie. In fact, it’s an image of the...
Of interest was the war threatening between England (and its allies) and France, and the dynastic quarrels...
All you remember was a loud bang, and suddenly everything went dark. The next time you open...
The Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture, established in 1648 oversaw – and held a monopoly over...
Renaissance architecture was an evolving movement that is, today, commonly divided into three phases: Early, High, and...
Examining how past societies viewed and dealt with mental illness. Prehistoric and Ancient Beliefs Prehistoric cultures often...
Exploring how the ancient philosophers from Plato to late antiquity understood mental illness. Abstract This article outlines...
The bombing was never solved, although investigators and historians believe it was carried out by Galleanists (Italian...
In the wake of the contested 1872 election for governor of Louisiana and local offices, white terrorists...
This is what Donald Trump has unleashed upon the United States: an unprecedented act of domestic terrorism....
The height of the witch frenzy was marked by the publication of the Malleus Maleficarum (“Hammer of...
The witch-hunts of early modern Europe took place against a backdrop of rapid social, economic, and religious...
Introduction The experience of democracy that has lasted just over ten years is characterized by strong social...
The Weimar Republic came to bear for many the humiliation of World War I and the blame...
The crowd began beating Czolgosz and McKinley said, “Go easy on him, boys.” Introduction Leon Frank Czołgosz...
He called himself a “stalwart of stalwarts” and yelled “Arthur is President now!” Introduction “I am a...
The Seattle Times described her “earthy sophistication and humor,” “highly expressive face,” and “mastery of words. By...
Queen Bona helps us understand how elite Renaissance women acquired, maintained, and negotiated power. Among the women...