U.S. History

What happens when historical fiction becomes a more accurate portrayal than the version of history given by mainstream historians?

The administration dismissed concerns about the last nuclear treaty between the US and Russia formally expiring last week. But even if this isn’t an exceptionally dangerous moment in itself, the end of New START reflects an incredibly disturbing trend.

What happens when historical fiction becomes a more accurate portrayal than the version of history given by mainstream historians?

Understanding history is not about understanding formulas or narratives. Instead, we must understand the people who made history, their motives, and their goals.

Understanding history is not about understanding formulas or narratives. Instead, we must understand the people who made history, their motives, and their goals.

Economist Robert Barro has questioned the necessity of fighting a war in this country to end slavery. In this week's Friday Philosophy, Dr. David Gordon looks at Barro's reasoning and finds it sound.

If California voters and politicians do not understand the current crisis, we will see the continuous march to perdition as California politicians refuse to acknowledge that they are killing the geese laying the golden eggs.

If California voters and politicians do not understand the current crisis, we will see the continuous march to perdition as California politicians refuse to acknowledge that they are killing the geese laying the golden eggs.

In most nations of any size, sectionalism is almost inevitable. How nations handle such divisions, historian Frank L. Owsley, determines if sectionalism is peaceful or becomes violent. It became violent in the US in 1861.

In most nations of any size, sectionalism is almost inevitable. How nations handle such divisions, historian Frank L. Owsley, determines if sectionalism is peaceful or becomes violent. It became violent in the US in 1861.