C’mon… Everybody needs a good laugh. Just think how enjoyable a modern day math lesson would be today! ~ Editor

Jean Marie Joseph Bove’s depiction of Lafayette returning to the U.S. The caption says, ‘A great man belongs to the whole universe.’ Blancheteau Collection/Cornell University Library via Wikimedia Commons

America is nearing the 250th anniversary of its revolutionary birth, the Declaration of Independence. July 4, 2026, will mark a milestone – and a time for reflection.

As fascination with America’s founding endures, controversy colors how the revolution is taught across the United States. From contested efforts by The New York Times “1619 Project” to put slavery at the center of America’s story, to attempts to limit teaching about race and racism, partisanship surrounds the teaching of American history. Anniversaries can inspire public passion, but they can also open old wounds. Continue reading →

The Parks’ general store, tucked in the pines on Route 66, has been a staple in the community of about 1,500 people since 1906.

PARKS, AZ — A 1906 general store was on the brink of closing on Route 66 in Arizona until a family stepped in to save it.

Stepping into the Parks Old Route 66 Store feels like stepping back in time. Not only for its 50s theme and location on the Mother Road, but also because the store itself is 20 years older than Route 66.

NOTE: Consider this a follow up to our recent post of the video and story of Old Route 66 that we published last week. And there is more to this story. Stay Tuned. ~ Jeffrey Bennett, Editor  Continue reading →

“You should own no book that you are afraid to mark up.”

NEW HAVEN, Conn., April 6, 1933 – William Lyon Phelps, who retired this year after 41 years of teaching students at Yale the richness and delight of literature, tonight gave to the American public a living legacy of his appreciation in a brief broadcast on the subject of owing books.

Professor Phelps noted that he lives principally in a room that contains 6,000 books; remarked that when he was asked if he had read them all, he hedged in his reply by saying, “Some of them twice.” Continue reading →

Route 66 is more than just a highway — it’s the story of America itself. From its birth in the 1920s to its role in World War II, the Dust Bowl migrations, the dreamers who built and traveled it, the day the road went silent, and its surprising revival, Route 66 has always been a symbol of freedom, resilience, and change.

There was a time in our lives that my wife and children lived in a 70 year old two-story farm house house that we had restored. We had 3 1/2 acres, and for the most part – collected our own water, heated our own home with a wood-burning stove for which we cut and collected about 12 cords of wood per year to heat the home. OH – and during the cold months – we cooked soup and various sauces on top of the wood-burner. Damn that food was good.

There were times during the year that young bears came on our property to see what we might have to eat – and of course – the wife grew an intense vegetable garden whenever she could.

The road that passed by our driveway – WAS Old Route 66. ~ Editor

Led as they are by sinful men, many human governments abuse their power and authority and inflict great suffering both on their own subjects and on the people of other nations.

The notion that government is a “necessary evil” has seeped into American lore and consciousness. Many Americans accept it as they would a self-evident truth. Yet treating government as a necessary evil contradicts biblical teaching and, by extension, contradicts God’s good design for government. Continue reading →

Editor’s NOTE: When I developed this site some years ago – it had always been my intent to share what once took place in the Public School System so many years ago – and yet is completely ignored today.

It is with that thought in mind that I have chosen to publish the following series of columns, which are all related. In many respects – they are also quite timely – given the economic issues that we are dealing with in America today. All of this teaches our history – which seems to be repeating itself – but is for the benefit of our Homeschool students everywhere. Welcome to today’s History Class! I will see you ‘on-the-air’ today! ~ Jeffrey Bennett, Editor

In his article “Is the Constitution Broken beyond Repair?” David Gordon draws attention to a phenomenon that is often overlooked, namely, the great rejoicing among some constitutional lawyers over the fact that “to establish the new Constitution, Lincoln overthrew the first one… he replaced the old, immoral Constitution with a new one based on equality.” This is indeed one reason why some of Lincoln’s admirers still celebrate the burning of the South by the Union Army – the devastation and destruction of the South symbolizes for them the brave new world of equality and social justice forged by a righteous army through fire and steel.

Most people, if they understood what was really being celebrated here, would be bewildered. Continue reading →

(Bank Failures Played a Crucial Role in Deepening the Economic Crisis)

The Great Depression of 1929 stands as one of the most significant economic crises in modern history, casting a long shadow over the global financial landscape. Sparked by a catastrophic stock market crash in October, this era of intense economic turmoil led to widespread unemployment, poverty, and social unrest. In the United States, millions lost their jobs, homes, and savings, forcing families to confront an uncertain and often dire future. This article delves into the factors that precipitated the Great Depression, its profound impact on American society, the government responses that shaped economic policy, and the global ramifications of this devastating crisis. By understanding these aspects, we can glean valuable lessons that inform current economic practices and prepare us for future economic challenges.

The Causes of the Great Depression

The Great Depression did not arise in a vacuum; it was the result of a confluence of several factors that had been brewing throughout the 1920s. To fully understand the causes of the Great Depression, it is essential to look at the economic environment of the 1920s, commonly referred to as the “Roaring Twenties.” This period was marked by significant economic growth, technological advances, and an unprecedented rise in consumer culture. However, this prosperity was built on shaky foundations, and cracks were starting to appear.

One of the primary catalysts for the Great Depression was the rampant speculation in the stock market. During the late 1920s, an increasing number of Americans began investing in stocks, often borrowing money to purchase shares in hopes of quick profit. This speculative bubble was characterized by inflated stock prices that did not reflect the actual value of the companies. The euphoria surrounding stock investments created an unsustainable market driven by the belief that prices would continue to rise indefinitely. Unfortunately, this led to an inevitable collapse when the bubble burst in October 1929, resulting in a dramatic stock market crash that sent shockwaves throughout the economy. Continue reading →

In 1913, a quiet revolution reshaped America – not with soldiers or banners, but with signatures in Washington. That year, the Federal Reserve Act was passed, transferring the nation’s financial lifeblood into the hands of a central banking system crafted by powerful financiers. To some, it was a step toward stability. To others, it was the day banks seized the American government. Continue reading →

Sir Isaac Newton’s prediction of doomsday was scribbled below a series of mathematical calculations, revealing his multidisciplinary interests.

A signature of Isaac Newton (L), Image of Isaac Newton (R). (Representative Cover Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by Peter Macdiarmid (L), GeorgiosArt (R))

One of the greatest scientific minds in history, Sir Isaac Newton, is most popularly known for his foundation of gravity. Not to mention his work in science and mathematics, particularly the laws of motion and the basis of calculus. However, recently found 18th-century scribblings were reflective of his ponderings over the end of the world, according to the New York Post. A letter that he wrote in 1704 predicted the world to come to an end in 2060. The predictions were based on extensive biblical texts on the world resetting after plagues, war, and “the ruin of the wicked nations.” It was reflective of Newton being a devoted practitioner of natural philosophy. Continue reading →

The adoption of the Declaration of Independence of “the thirteen united States of America” on July 4, 1776 formally ended a process that had been set in motion almost as soon as colonies were established in what became British North America. The early settlers, once separated physically from the British Isles by an immense ocean, in due course began to separate themselves politically, as well. Barely a decade after Jamestown was founded, the Virginia Company in 1619 acceded to the demands of the residents to form a local assembly, the House of Burgesses, which, together with a governor and council, would oversee local affairs. This arrangement eventually was recognized by the crown after the colony passed from the insolvent Virginia Company to become part of the royal domain. This structure then became the model of colonial government followed in all other colonies. Continue reading →

Orson Welles could have been the spokesman for all humanity. ~ Samuel Zins
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Francis Scott Key (August 1, 1779 – January 11, 1843) was an American lawyer, author, and poet from Frederick, Maryland, best known as the author of the poem “Defence of Fort M’Henry” which was set to a popular British tune and eventually became the American national anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner“. Key observed the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814 during the War of 1812. He was inspired upon seeing an American flag flying over the fort at dawn: his poem was published within a week with the suggested tune of the popular song “To Anacreon in Heaven“. The song with Key’s lyrics became known as “The Star-Spangled Banner” and slowly gained in popularity as an unofficial anthem, finally achieving official status as the national anthem more than a century later under President Herbert Hoover. Continue reading →

Archaeologists discover evidence of Roanoke colonists’ fate after abandoning settlement

Tiny iron fragments in ancient trash heap reveal fate of America’s first English settlers.

A team of researchers believes they may have cracked one of America’s most enduring legends: Where did the settlers of the Roanoke Colony go? Continue reading →

A recent study has found a 50% decline in the use of semicolons over the last two decades. The decline accelerates a longterm trend:

In 1781, British literature featured a semicolon roughly every 90 words; by 2000, it had fallen to one every 205 words. Today, there’s just one semicolon for every 390 words.

Further research reported that 67% of British students never or rarely use a semicolon; more than 50% did not know how to use it. Just 11% of respondents described themselves as frequent users. Continue reading →

Thomas Paine

The United States, formerly these united colonies, is preparing for its 250th anniversary of its break-up from that era’s Great Satan by reminding us of what brought it about, such as the Battle of Lexington and Concord and subsequent battles of 1775, along with issues that preceded them. In spite of all the bloodshed and fiery tavern rhetoric, most members of the Continental Congress wanted reconciliation from Britain, not independence, even after the publication of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense on January 10, 1776.

“Nobody whose voice counted within the American colonies,” writes John Keane in Tom Paine: A Political Life, “thought outside the existing terms of the British Empire.” At the same time, the colonists’ “fearless love of English liberties [made] them in spirit more English than the English.” Continue reading →