History
Some wars are necessary, but tragic. Others are unnecessary and tragic. The political powers of Europe had reached a certain zenith by July 28, 1914. The old regimes were prosperous, rich in culture and ...
Guest Column: Titus Maximus, Jr. 30 years old, Richmond, Va This is not an attack on any one individual. The purpose of this piece is to highlight and make you aware of some of the ...
On this Memorial Day, my first instinct is to honor family members who left their homes to fight for ideals larger than themselves. However, Memorial Day’s purpose is to honor the dead, those who gave ...
BOOK REVIEW ( and minor rant) I have been getting up at 4:30 am the past few days to knock off Rick Atkinson’s new book on the Revolutionary War. As a history buff, I believe ...
I am no Ralph Northam fan, but I hate ignorance. His answers today on CBS news regarding indentured servants were muddled, but not totally inaccurate. All of history is much more nuanced than the black ...
MARSTON SMITH My old man would be 96 years old today. He died 30 years ago. I never really mourned his death because, frankly, I’ve always felt his presence. I can’t see him, but he ...
Both my grandfathers led men into battle. 100 years ago today, they and their beloved country were rewarded for their efforts as the ‘War To End All Wars” concluded. Pictured below: James Gordon Smith ( ...
Gun Control Tyrants. They say “ignorance is bliss,” but “ignorance” is synonymous with suppression and abuse. Ignorance is antithetical to the founding ideals of our republic. The Founders envisioned an enlightened and virtuous citizenry, without ...
I think the Commonwealth of Virginia should have its own immigration policy. The fact that Virginia is now a “purple state” pains me and it is all the fault of that sprawling cultural wasteland, devoid ...
Richmond, Virginia IT IS DAMNED HOT. It was even hotter 150 years ago at First Manassas ( Bull Run). The tempature wasn’t 102 (as it is today) , but you can bet with mini-balls zipping ...
