Published inThe History Inquiry·3 days agoMember-onlyPossible Pre-Columbian Visitors To AmericaColumbus was one of many people to visit the Americas. Several other groups may have beaten him to it. — While Christopher Columbus was not the first to set foot in the Americas, he is the most famous. His voyages opened up another part of the world for discovery and colonization (for better or worse). However, he was one of many people to visit this part of the world. We…Early America5 min readEarly America5 min read
Published inBooks Are Our Superpower·Sep 14Member-onlyFantasy Series to Read While Waiting on the Winds of WinterThese books will quench your thirst for fantasy. Plus, they’re complete. — Like many fans of the Game of Thrones television series, I hope to read the final two books in George R.R. Martain’s epic one day. I remember discovering the first Game of Thrones book in the late 1990s. I read all the books as they were released and loved the…Fantasy6 min readFantasy6 min read
Published inPowerhouse Post·Sep 12Member-onlyThe Murder of Bruiser BrodyOne of the most feared men in professional wrestling met an untimely end one fateful night in Puerto Rico. Frank Goodish was born June 18, 1948, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. While the name may not ring any bells to wrestling fans, his in-ring persona is legendary. He would terrorize wrestling territories…Pro Wrestling7 min readPro Wrestling7 min read
Published inGlobetrotters·Sep 5Member-onlyStudent Trip to England: Finally In LondonOn the last leg of our trip, we spent three busy days in London. — This article is the final installment of my summer student tour in the UK. We first had an unplanned weekend in New York due to a flight delay. We finally arrived in Edinburgh, where we met the rest of our tour group in York. Next, it was on to Warwickshire…London9 min readLondon9 min read
Published inAge of Awareness·Sep 2Member-onlyCan Writers Use AI Ethically?It can be useful as long as it isn’t doing the work for you. — AI has become a growing concern for writers in the last few years. I have recently seen the pitfalls of the introduction of AI in the digital writing world. For several years, I have done freelance writing as a side hustle of my regular job. It was a good way…AI4 min readAI4 min read
Published inPowerhouse Post·Aug 26Member-onlyPro Wrestling Loses Two Greats This WeekThe hardcore legend Terry Funk and fan favorite Windham “Bray Wyatt” Rotunda pass within days of each other. — On August 23rd, the wrestling world was saddened to hear the news of the death of Terry Funk. Funk had an illustrious career that spanned over 50 years. The son of a professional wrestler, he and his brother Dory knew wrestling was in their blood. He was an old territory…Terry Funk5 min readTerry Funk5 min read
Published inLessons from History·Aug 24Member-onlyThe Popes Who Were Not ChasteSome popes were sexually active, married, and had kids. — In the early days of the Church, it was common for clergy to marry. There was no prohibition on married clergy as today in the Roman Catholic Church. However, some church leaders argued that those who held church offices should take vows of celibacy upon taking their holy vows. This…Papal History6 min readPapal History6 min read
Published inBooks Are Our Superpower·Aug 15Member-onlyThe Most Famous Books That Don’t ExistThese famous books exist only in fictional worlds. — A standard storytelling tool in fiction is characters utilizing some ancient book to reach their goal. They are helpful plot devices that may guide the character’s actions or reveal new information to the audience. Some films and books may also reference works by fictional authors that exist in their world. …Fictional Book6 min readFictional Book6 min read
Published inGlobetrotters·Aug 14Member-onlyA Day In OxfordOne of the Most Famous College Towns — This article continues a student travel trip I took this summer. We started with an unplanned weekend in New York due to a delayed flight. Then, when we finally arrived in the UK, we took a train from Edinburgh to Yorkshire to start our group adventure. …Travel5 min readTravel5 min read
Published inThe History Inquiry·Aug 12Member-onlyThe Windrush GenerationThousands of Caribbeans came to England looking for a better life and were then left out to dry. Following World War II, Britain faced a problem of depopulation. Many of the working class died on the battlefields of Europe and the Pacific. While the government preferred people of European descent…British History3 min readBritish History3 min read