history

Independence Day

We hold these truths to be self-evident

Jul 4 • Evan Þ

Moving for Independence

Proposing the resolution and writing the Declaration, bringing the philosophy down to earth uniting it with practicality.

Jun 6 • Evan Þ

Between War and Opposition

A response to Mark Neely about partisanship in the Civil War

May 30 • Evan Þ

New Governments for America

New governments "that the exercise of every kind of authority under the Crown should be totally suppressed": "Independence itself"

May 9 • Evan Þ

Springtime for America, 1776

The Season of Success that Stoked Flames for Independence

May 2 • Evan Þ

Pulling West Virginia Up by Its Bootstraps

The Restored Government of Virginia, and the birth of West Virginia

Apr 18 • Evan Þ

Where the Blame at Jesus' Death?

Who can we say (from theological, historical, or literary angles) killed Jesus?

Apr 4 • Evan Þ

The Siege of Boston Ended

Evacuation Day: The enemy put to flight; victory for America

Mar 14 • Evan Þ

The Loyalist Uprising in North Carolina

Bad scheduling and the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge

Feb 21 • Evan Þ

The bestselling little book that made independence popular

Jan 10 • Evan Þ

The Battle of Quebec

A desperate attempt and snowy defeat

Dec 27, 2025 • Evan Þ

The Days of Herod the King

The historical context of the first Christmas

Dec 20, 2025 • Evan Þ

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