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What the patriarchs of Jerusalem actually said — and why the internet lost its mind.
What the patriarchs of Jerusalem actually said — and why the internet lost its mind.
 
What does Independence Day - the 4th of July - mean to you?
 
"My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died; Land of the Pilgrims' pride, from ev'ry mountainside, Let freedom ring!"
"My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died; Land of the Pilgrims' pride, from ev'ry mountainside, Let freedom ring!"
 
Happy Anniversary America !! This year, 2011, celebrates 218 years since the British signed the Treaty of Paris in 1783, formally abandoning any claims to the United States.
Happy Anniversary America !! This year, 2011, celebrates 218 years since the British signed the Treaty of Paris in 1783, formally abandoning any claims to the United States.
 
Perhaps what Independence Day is all about is to reflect on our history and to rekindle our revolutionary spirit every year... our great love of liberty.
Perhaps what Independence Day is all about is to reflect on our history and to rekindle our revolutionary spirit every year... our great love of liberty.
 
Anglican ministers met in the African nation of Rwanda this week to issue a rebuke against the Church of England’s recent commitment to endorse so-called same-sex marriages.
Anglican ministers met in the African nation of Rwanda this week to issue a rebuke against the Church of England’s recent commitment to endorse so-called same-sex marriages.
 
On Thursday night, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Fox News’ Tucker Carlson tore into those on social media who vilified the queen in the hours after her death.
On Thursday night, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Fox News’ Tucker Carlson tore into those on social media who vilified the queen in the hours after her death.
 
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has ordered a Book of Condolences to be placed at the North Carolina State Capitol for members of the public to sign in remembrance of Great Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II.
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has ordered a Book of Condolences to be placed at the North Carolina State Capitol for members of the public to sign in remembrance of Great Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II.
 
Prince Charles took bags stuffed with millions in cash from a controversial Arab sheikh to fund his charity and private estate, according to a bombshell report by The Sunday Times.
Prince Charles took bags stuffed with millions in cash from a controversial Arab sheikh to fund his charity and private estate, according to a bombshell report by The Sunday Times.
 
John Randolph of Roanoke, Virginia, might be America’s most interesting personality, and is surely one of its wisest and noblest characters.
John Randolph of Roanoke, Virginia, might be America’s most interesting personality, and is surely one of its wisest and noblest characters.
 
The nation’s cultural elites have been gripped by an intense wave of moral panic since the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol.
The nation’s cultural elites have been gripped by an intense wave of moral panic since the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol.
 
In her fine opinion piece for the Martin Center, Megan Zogby bemoans the “Quixotic” requirement that North Carolina college and university students take between two and four courses in a language such as Spanish, French, or German.
In her fine opinion piece for the Martin Center, Megan Zogby bemoans the “Quixotic” requirement that North Carolina college and university students take between two and four courses in a language such as Spanish, French, or German.
 
Local and national headlines have highlighted recent battles involving history.
 
Mrs. Penelope Bogart Rodman, age 89 of Washington, NC, died at her residence in Williamsburg VA on 29 April 2019.
Mrs. Penelope Bogart Rodman, age 89 of Washington, NC, died at her residence in Williamsburg VA on 29 April 2019.
 
On September 3, 1783, representatives from the American states, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay, and a representative of King George III signed the Treaty of Paris to officially end the American Revolutionary War against Great Britain.
On September 3, 1783, representatives from the American states, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay, and a representative of King George III signed the Treaty of Paris to officially end the American Revolutionary War against Great Britain.
 
Four days ago, a date came and went without much mention. Yet it was so significant.
 
Mental midgets need to stop demoniziing Thomas Jefferson and demeaning his legacy because of the fact that he owned slaves.
Mental midgets need to stop demoniziing Thomas Jefferson and demeaning his legacy because of the fact that he owned slaves.
 
Many of the comments in this series are nothing more than random thoughts on various issues that I have still to clarify in my mind. I usually use the written form to set out my thoughts and then try to debunk or reinforce my beliefs (biases) with some research.
Many of the comments in this series are nothing more than random thoughts on various issues that I have still to clarify in my mind. I usually use the written form to set out my thoughts and then try to debunk or reinforce my beliefs (biases) with some research.
 
Savannah, and all of Georgia, was born from the imagination of a group of philanthropic trustees, led by British General James Oglethorpe, to provide a fresh start for debtors and the Irish.
Savannah, and all of Georgia, was born from the imagination of a group of philanthropic trustees, led by British General James Oglethorpe, to provide a fresh start for debtors and the Irish.
 
The "great man" theory of history fell out of favor before Winston Churchill took a leading role on the world stage. It's too bad. That theory seems custom-designed for Churchill, who almost singlehandedly blocked one of the 20th century's greatest evils from triumphing over all of Europe.
The "great man" theory of history fell out of favor before Winston Churchill took a leading role on the world stage. It's too bad. That theory seems custom-designed for Churchill, who almost singlehandedly blocked one of the 20th century's greatest evils from triumphing over all of Europe.
 
Jane Goodall barked a series of chimpanzee cries that sounded startlingly real.Then, her face melted into a smile. "Hello," she said in a soft, lyrical voice. "This is me." Goodall held court over a packed Wright Auditorium Oct. 1 as part of the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and...
Jane Goodall barked a series of chimpanzee cries that sounded startlingly real.Then, her face melted into a smile. "Hello," she said in a soft, lyrical voice. "This is me." Goodall held court over a packed Wright Auditorium Oct. 1 as part of the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and...
 
Lady Thatcher was a woman of honor, courage, high principled who endured ridicule and hatred for saving the British Empire.
Lady Thatcher was a woman of honor, courage, high principled who endured ridicule and hatred for saving the British Empire.
 
It is easy to see how our Founder's were influenced by John Locke when designing our government and drafting our founding documents.
It is easy to see how our Founder's were influenced by John Locke when designing our government and drafting our founding documents.
 
Last year, I taught classes on the Constitution, Our Founding Fathers, Our Founding Principles, The Federal Court System, The Supreme Court, and Judicial Activism.
Last year, I taught classes on the Constitution, Our Founding Fathers, Our Founding Principles, The Federal Court System, The Supreme Court, and Judicial Activism.
 
Hezekiah Alexander's role in the Revolution is a good example. His home, built in 1774, ought to be a colorful Carolina shrine to the birth of political liberty in America, rather than a setting for the tedious or trivial, as many believe the museum has become.
Hezekiah Alexander's role in the Revolution is a good example. His home, built in 1774, ought to be a colorful Carolina shrine to the birth of political liberty in America, rather than a setting for the tedious or trivial, as many believe the museum has become.
 
Obamacare has the potential to transform this country into one that dangerously curbs our fundamental freedoms, socializes wealth, status, and risk, and puts us at the mercy and the discretion of a government that is more interested in social engineering than the individual rights.
Obamacare has the potential to transform this country into one that dangerously curbs our fundamental freedoms, socializes wealth, status, and risk, and puts us at the mercy and the discretion of a government that is more interested in social engineering than the individual rights.
 
Within these gathered groups of information from Diane Rufino, we are provided a timeline to American Civil War, and the Resolutions of Secession from South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia.
Within these gathered groups of information from Diane Rufino, we are provided a timeline to American Civil War, and the Resolutions of Secession from South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia.
 
I was struck by how many people want to learn such topics but just don't know where to go to be educated or how to trust that they will be taught the right stuff. But one question that came up almost every class period and by every group was this: "Do the states have the right to secede?"
I was struck by how many people want to learn such topics but just don't know where to go to be educated or how to trust that they will be taught the right stuff. But one question that came up almost every class period and by every group was this: "Do the states have the right to secede?"
 
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