Category: History

Book Review: ‘Lady Tan’s Circle of Women’ by Lisa See

Author Lisa See has a list of published titles to her credit, most recently “The Island of Sea Women” and “The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane.” Her historical novels are rich in poignant plots and captivating characters brought to life with a narrative style that often reads like poetry. Whether already a fan or discovering…


The History of The Epoch Times Is Read Into Congressional Record

A U.S. congressman reads the history of The Epoch Times into congressional record on July 13. …


Theater Review: ‘Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground’

NEW YORK—Books, movies, people, and events can all be seen differently with the passage of time. Some rise in stature while others are brought down by changing attitudes and the perspective of hindsight. This premise serves as the starting point for Richard Hellesen’s one-person drama, “Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground,” now at Theatre at St….


Eddie Rickenbacker: ‘The Great Indestructible’

Eddie Rickenbacker (1890–1973) had a knack for danger and an affinity for new technology. He had, according to him, 135 scrapes with death. His passion for speed, whether in cars or in airplanes, was a prime reason for these close encounters. He was born into poverty to Swiss immigrant parents who were both religious and…


Firebrand for Independence: Dr. Joseph Warren

During the First Continental Congress, the delegates universally approved a document read before them which opened with the audacious claim that, “there are certain rights, to which we are entitled, in common with all mankind.” This document went on to list offenses of the British Crown and Parliament, admonishing the American colonies to “withhold all…


Book Review: ‘Naval Battle of Crete 1941′

In much the same way as Dunkirk, the Battle of Crete was an event of heroism during a retreat. Angus Konstam has presented a battle that took place on the Eastern Front of World War II in 1941, but delves into the details of all that surrounded the British defeat. In his new book by…


Fame and Sacrifice: Lieutenant Audie Murphy

The date: January 26, 1945. The place: Riedwihr Woods, Alsace, France. Lt. Audie Murphy was the newly assigned commander of Company B. When the Germans attacked with over 200 soldiers and six tanks, Murphy ordered his men to withdraw into the forest. Nearby sat an American tank destroyer, knocked out of action and blazing with…


Documentary Review: ‘Angels of the Sky’

PG |1 hr 30m | Documentary | 2023 They have been called the “Greatest Generation,” but only a few of the young American men (and they were almost entirely men) who fought the National Socialists during World War II are still alive to tell their stories. Fortunately, quadriplegic filmmaker Trent McGee and co-director/co-writer Josh Berman recorded…


The Founding Father’s Guide to Self-Improvement: Ben Franklin’s Daily Planner

Benjamin Franklin’s many achievements as a statesman and scientist grew from his belief in the power of self-improvement. At the age of 20, he began an arduous project of “arriving at moral perfection,” as documented in his autobiography published posthumously in 1791. He was determined to practice 13 virtues that, rotated on a weekly basis,…


John Hurt: America’s First Chaplain

John Hurt (1752–1824) was born in Virginia shortly before the start of the French and Indian War (1754–1763). While the colonies were at war with the French and various Native American tribes, Hurt was being maneuvered to a more peaceful lifestyle: the ministry. On Dec. 21, 1774, Hurt was ordained as a minister of the…