Sven Beckert’s Capitalism: A Global History is a critical read for understandingthe historical development of capitalism. At over 13,00 pages,…
Designing the Declaration
Coming June 27, 2026. 1:30 pm. Northwest Place. The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important pieces of…
Resilience
Is resilience being strong as iron, or perennial as grass? Is resilience standing fast in storms, or seeking to understand …
Mark’s Notes: March! A new series
March. Is it noun or a verb: a month, or an order? Maybe it is an invitation to start moving…
Science Histories
So often when we think of Histiory we think of war, or disasters like the Dust Bowl or the sinking…
The Revolution on TV
As the 250th anniversary of the Revolution has arrived, there are several excellent programs on television that help explain or…
Mark’s Notes: January 30, 2026
It is my 70th birthday today. I have studied History for most of my life, and I am now beginning…
The Westerns: Part 01
I first started studying Westerns when I was a history student studying the West. By the 1960s there was a…
Great Histories: Part 01
I have sometimes been asked what my favorite books on History are, and these are usually among the books I…
Historical Fiction: Part 01
When I am asked about suggestions for Historical Fiction, I usually start with asking what period the reader is interested…
A Guide to Common Sense
Study Guide for Common Sense: Common Sense is best understood by simply reading the pamphlet. It was written in plain…
