Samuel von Pufendorf, a prominent 17th-century philosopher and jurist, led a life that was profoundly influenced by his family’s experiences during the devastating Thirty Years War and left a lasting, though...
In 1763, John Wilkes found himself on a collision course with the British Crown. The catalyst for this confrontation was Number 45 of his audacious publication "The North Briton," a weekly...
William Penn, a towering figure in 17th-century England and a pivotal influence in the establishment of the Pennsylvania Colony, is renowned not only for his role as a visionary statesman but...
Santorum said that an Article V convention is “a powerful means to shift the nation's trajectory.” He’s right, but not for the reason he thinks he is. ...
On an autumn day in 1774 that, according to records kept, was already quite chilly, a significant moment in American history was about to unfold. In the heart of Philadelphia, the...
In the tumultuous era of the American War for Independence, one man’s unwavering dedication to the cause of liberty and self-government set him apart as a true hero of the cause....
The Second War of Kappel, fought in 1531 near the modern municipality of Kappel am Albis in the heart of Switzerland, was a pivotal event in the tumultuous landscape of Reformation-era...
Roger Williams played a pivotal role in shaping the concept of religious freedom in the United States, and his influence can be clearly seen in the First Amendment. ...
Happy Columbus Day! Those three words could be enough to get me canceled in some circles. The fact that such a claim isn’t shocking to readers is not only a commentary...
The issuance of the charter on October 7, 1691 set in motion a series of events that would culminate in the American War for Independence. ...
In light of the historical ousting of Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House of Representatives — the first time a man was removed from that office by vote of the...
“In these circumstances, as the forces on both sides were unusually eager, the trumpet sounded, and they advanced against each other with a great shout, and the trumpets sounded the attack....
The sending of the Bill of Rights to the states for ratification on October 2, 1789, was a pivotal moment in U.S. history. It marked the commitment of the American people...
Sallust's writings played a significant role in shaping the American understanding of virtue, governance, and the fragility of republics. ...
For the framers of the U.S. Constitution, a standing army represented a threat to the very principles they sought to establish in the new republic. ...