John Marshall

Burr versus Jefferson versus Marshall in 1807

Burr versus Jefferson versus Marshall in 1807

October 12, 2021

The president accused his former vice president of treason and tussled with a Supreme Court justice. Mark...

Burr versus Jefferson versus Marshall

Burr versus Jefferson versus Marshall

February 25, 2020

The president accused his former vice president of treason and tussled with a Supreme Court justice. Mark...

The Chief Justice Who Elevated the Supreme Court into a Co-Equal Branch of Government

The Chief Justice Who Elevated the Supreme Court into a Co-Equal Branch of Government

June 27, 2019

Before John Marshall, the Supreme Court had been a constitutional afterthought. No one in the founding generation...

As an academic researcher and teacher of ancient and medieval history, I endeavor to give voice to the ideas and concepts from my studies and those of others and share them with those people seeking exposure to expert perspectives who may otherwise lack such direct access. I believe it is important that we open avenues of productive dialogue between experts and non-experts - both of whom I try to bring together here - in order to elevate the greater discussion of ideas among the engaged populace.

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Matthew A. McIntosh