Category Archives: History

The presidential election system designed by the framers of the Constitution was ingenious. Each elector was supposed to cast votes for two people they wanted to be president. The votes would be tallied and the first place candidate would become … Continue reading →

This is one of two essays I wrote for my 20th century Presidency class. If you enjoy this one, you may also like my look at Kennedy. The line stretched out beyond sight. It would be a three to six … Continue reading →

This is one of two essays I wrote for my 20th century Presidency class. If you enjoy this one, you may also like my look at Reagan. Gunshots shattered the early afternoon revelry of November 22, 1963. One moment the … Continue reading →

This is an essay I wrote for my class on the history of medicine. It provides a window on the fascinating world of medieval thought. While it has a strongly academic flavor, I think it avoids being dense. If you’re … Continue reading →