Tag Archives: research
Praising John Adams
The U.S. had its fair share of kingmakers and quasi-aristocrats in its early years, but the venerable John Adams seems not to have been among them. That didn’t stop his opponents from labeling the force behind the Declaration of Independence … Continue reading
Filed under American, Book Reviews
Play Me A Dirge, Matey…
A few years ago my folks were out on a garage sale tour and they came across an estate sale with a significant collection of books. Garage sales are fun on their own, but with the added incentive of books … Continue reading
When is history fact – wait, let me revise that…
Human interest in its own history has been around for, well, since humanity began. Through different means – oral, written, re-enacted – has history been passed down between generations. It was important to live up to the expectations and deeds … Continue reading
Filed under Ancient Near East, General
The Internet: Research Tool
In my college days the Internet as a research tool had the reputation of a con artist heading up a charity. Academia didn’t like the idea of all that unsubstantiated “chatter” out there. Well, times are changing and a little … Continue reading
Filed under General
