Among the Founding Fathers of the United States were inventors and scientists. More importantly, however, the Founders were truly inventive leaders. They were tremendous problem-solvers and great innovators across a wide spectrum of academic and practical pursuits. There seems to be no end to their involvement in research and development on behalf of the new…
Four Freedom Fighters From Southampton
March 1, 2022
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Something must have been very special about Southampton County, Virginia, as during the first quarter of the 19th century, four men of African descent, born just a few years and a few miles apart, took different paths to find freedom from the oppressive conditions of slavery. Nat Turner, Anthony Gardiner, Dred Scott, and John “Fed”…
Presidential Portraits: An American Tradition of Recording Our Nation’s Leaders by Brushstroke
The tradition of presidential portraits is as old as the office of the American presidency itself. Beginning with Gilbert Stuart’s 1796 portrait of George Washington, every president has been the subject of an official portrait. An oil painting on canvas is most frequently commissioned, but the advent of photography has opened up new portrait possibilities…
The Mind of Monticello: A Look at the History of Thomas Jefferson’s Personal Estate
Opened to the public in 1924, Thomas Jefferson’s beloved home of Monticello in Albemarle County, Virginia, is one of the most recognized buildings of early America. Its unique facade is reproduced on our nickel. Monticello (Italian for “Little Mountain”) is still a favorite destination for adults and youth, as all are treated to a look…
A Teen Thriller So Fun, Even Adults Will Love It
Beginning in England and then landing in France, the Britfield series includes two books with a third one (set in Italy) on the way. C. R. Stewart joins the show to discuss how he took the idea of two orphans, displaced royalty, a vast array of colorful characters, and turned the entire globe on its…
Best Books for Understanding China
Commentary As the competition between America and communist China becomes increasingly intense, it is essential that Americans have a deep understanding of China and of the history of its relations with the outside world and especially with the United States. Here is a brief review of key books that can provide the foundation for that…
America’s First Experiment With Paper (Fiat) Money
George Washington—surveyor, farmer, soldier, and statesman—never thought of himself as an economist, but experience taught him a great deal about fiat (unbacked) paper money. When the Congress foisted it on his Continental Army and tried to pay for food with it, his men suffered privation. By contrast, the nearby British ate well because they paid in…
President George Washington: America’s ‘First Entrepreneur’
This year, Feb. 22 marks the 290th anniversary of President George Washington’s birth. The founding father of the nation is often remembered as a great military leader and statesman, but little is known about his business ventures and innovations. Washington was not only the first president of the United States, but he was also the country’s…
The Niche Business of Collecting Historical Letters and Documents
January 31, 2022
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“I sold a Napoleon letter yesterday,” remarked Howard Zerwitz. This kind of thing isn’t unusual for him, since Zerwitz’s American Historical Guild (AHG) provides historic autographs, documents, letters, and other artifacts to collectors around the world—all reflecting historic events. Zerwitz has sold letters and documents from every American president, as well as letters from people…
The Productive Persistence of John Adams
January 28, 2022
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Known to be blunt, impatient, and cantankerous, John Adams, second president of the United States, is not generally thought of as having a diplomat’s character. He had a quick temper and, at times, could be explosive. In spite of those flaws, he nevertheless scored major success as a diplomat in Europe at a very crucial…
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