On this day in 1517, Martin Luther nailed the following 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church in… READ MORE
John Fea, Why Study History? Reflecting on the Importance of the Past (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2013). Paperback /… READ MORE
October 18, 1851: On this day in history, Herman Melville’s “Moby-Dick” was published in London as “The Whale.” It was… READ MORE
On this day in history–October 15, 1582, Pope Gregory XIII implemented the Gregorian calendar. In several Catholic countries, the calendar… READ MORE
On this day in history–October 17, 1931–Al Capone was sentenced to 11 years in prison for tax evasion. Capone was… READ MORE
Wayne Grudem and Barry Asmus, The Poverty of Nations: A Sustainable Solution (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2013). Paperback / Kindle The… READ MORE
On this day in history–October 16, 1859–John Brown led a raid on the federal arsenal at Harper’s Ferry, Virginia. His… READ MORE
On this day in history–October 15, 1582–Pope Gregory XIII implemented the Gregorian calendar. In several Catholic countries, the calendar for… READ MORE
On this day in history–October 14, 1066–William, duke of Normandy, defeated King Harold II of England at the Battle of… READ MORE
This morning, I received an email from Starbucks, encouraging me to sign its “Come Together Petition.” I doubt many people… READ MORE
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~Gandalf
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