Rebels and Humanists

There are men among the ranks of the revolutionaries who style themselves as the “sons of Liberty,” fighting for the rights of all Englishmen. Yet liberty from the King is slavery to Congress. Thus I ask the reader, which master will be less tyrannical: the king who sits across an ocean or the mob who rests by your doorstep?  … More Rebels and Humanists

The Industrial Revolution

A. K. Sisneros Prof. Thomas E. Woods Jr.  Western Civilization Since 1493 November 19, 2024 The Industrial Revolution was a momentous period of innovation through the 19th century. Manufacturing processes were refined, and mechanical innovations made harvesting raw materials more efficient. Throughout recorded history, innovation has been linear and incredibly slow. But the Industrial Revolution … More The Industrial Revolution

The Sin of the French Revolution

Asher K. Sisneros Prof. Thomas E. Woods, Jr.  Western Civilization Since 1493 November 11, 2024 After the success of the American Revolution, a movement erupted in France to rebuild society and create a new social order. The French Revolution was a radical movement, largely inspired by the Enlightenment. The revolutionaries in France fancied themselves as … More The Sin of the French Revolution

The Archetypal American: Benjamin Franklin

Asher K. Sisneros Dr. Gary North American Literature November 4, 2024 The Founding Fathers laid the seeds that flourished into a new society. Their work resulted in the birth of a new nation, and each of them contributed differently to forming the character of this society. Different people will make arguments that different Founders exemplified … More The Archetypal American: Benjamin Franklin