Why True Leaders Are Forged, Not Manufactured
Sometimes brilliant leaders emerge in war; others excel in planning and administration. In the same way, there are some brilliant football players and coaches — and many average ones.
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Beethoven’s Compositional Wars
Ludwig van Beethoven lived through one of the most tumultuous periods in European history—an age of revolution and conquest. He was very much a man of his time: politically aware, emotionally engaged, and at times, dangerously idealistic.
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Herodotus vs. Thucydides: An Ancient Battle for Historical Method
Herodotus and Thucydides are often seen as the two foundational historians of ancient Greece, and their differing approaches to the writing of history have been the subject of much scholarly debate.
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Statues and Historical Memory (II): The Evolving Monumental War
In parks, and city squares, monuments stand as silent witnesses to the passage of time. They represent a moment in which they didn’t yet live, and in most cases they embody memories of the past. Yet, in recent years, these statues have become anything but silent, sparking protests, debates, and even violence. From the Confederate […]
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Reminiscences From a War Zone
I decided to keep a diary today. It’s difficult to understand people sometimes, and God knows that we can only begin to forgive once we understand the causes behind someone’s actions. All I know is that if it hadn’t been for our local expert—a community liaison and explosive ordnance specialist—we would have been finished. As I write this, I want to acknowledge that I don’t fully understand what qualifies as a diary, so maybe this isn’t a diary entry but rather a note. I just need something to help me remember in the future.
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