Let Us Now Discuss Gone With The Wind
There are two ways this can go: desperate attempt to defend this oh-so 1930’s take on historical drama, or dump … Continue reading Let Us Now Discuss Gone With The Wind
Tag: history
The Only Argument That Matters is Performance
This may sounds like the typical lament of social media, but I got into an argument yesterday that bored me. … Continue reading The Only Argument That Matters is Performance
The Surprising Cause of the Second World War
Per historian A.J.P. Taylor’s The Origins of the Second World War, which was something of a classic when it came out, … Continue reading The Surprising Cause of the Second World War
HBO’s Chernobyl is Misery Porn, and Therefore Largely Inaccurate
In retrospect, both of the statements in this headline invite a “duh” response. HBO’s current stock-in-trade is prestige TV series, … Continue reading HBO’s Chernobyl is Misery Porn, and Therefore Largely Inaccurate
John C. Wright on The Grand Christian Conspiracy
Which is always assumed, but somehow never demonstrated. Paul got wealth and prestige and money by spreading the doctrine of … Continue reading John C. Wright on The Grand Christian Conspiracy
Quick Review: The Favourite
One of these days, I’m going to write one of these that’s not about the Stuart dynasty in some way. … Continue reading Quick Review: The Favourite
Mark Steyn on Winston Churchill
I have been sick and busy and sick these last few days, and am currently unable to even describe my … Continue reading Mark Steyn on Winston Churchill
World War I May Finally Start Getting It’s Due
Here’s a book with a great title: Mud, Blood, and Poppycock: Britain and the Great War. From the description: Laced … Continue reading World War I May Finally Start Getting It’s Due
Richard III was Attacked All At Once, Died Swiftly
No horse was going to save him. Read the whole thing, as it’s very interesting, and jibes with what accounts … Continue reading Richard III was Attacked All At Once, Died Swiftly
Madness in Great Ones Must Not Unwatched Go.
I don’t know if it’s my subconscious ruminating on the debased state of American politics, or just the idle curiosity … Continue reading Madness in Great Ones Must Not Unwatched Go.
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