Lincoln Orders the Largest Mass Execution in American History, 1862
Week of December 22
The Civil War is largely lauded for its impact in regards to ensuring an “indivisible union”, the emancipation of slaves, and laying the foundation…
The Legacy of Martyred Sir John Oldcastle, the Original Falstaff, 1417
Week of December 15
Historical fiction has, over the centuries, maintained both its popularity and also its extreme influence on how actual historical events are remembered…
John Finn and the Attack on Pearl Harbor, 1941
Week of December 7
In commendation for their actions during the infamous Japanese attack on American bases at Pearl Harbor, fifteen U.S. servicemen were…
Hudson Taylor’s Holy Ambition, 1857
Week of November 17
The great British missionary, Hudson Taylor, established his China Inland Mission in 1865, on the premise that it would never solicit funds but…
The Conversion of Nathan Bedford Forrest, 1875
Week of November 10
The scoundrels of history, often looked down upon prematurely, are frequently found to shine in the moments that really count—thus they become…
Terence MacSwiney, Lord Mayor of Cork, Died for Irish Freedom, 1920
Week of October 20
One of the first, most harrowing guerrilla wars of its time was witnessed in the early part of the last century—that of Ireland’s fight to break away…
John Champe and the Plot to Kidnap the American Judas, 1780
Week of October 13
On October 13, in the year 1780, General Washington invited one of his cavalry commanders, Major Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee, to his…
Remembering the Battle of Bunker Hill, 250 Years Ago—1775
Week of June 16
“Four hundred patriots dead,” announced John Adams, delegate from Massachusetts as he rose from his seat amidst the interminable rhetoric of…
The Legacy of St. Columba, Gone to Glory, 597
Week of June 9
When taking stock of those influences considered most responsible for the creation of what is now the modern West, there are many who would…
King Alfred’s Victory Over the Great Heathen Army at Ethandun, 878
Week of May 5
One of the most pivotal battles in the history of Christendom occurred in the southernmost English kingdom of Wessex with nothing short of the…