Nov 2, 2020Member-onlyRepublicans Challenging the 2020 Election Wouldn’t be Unprecedented, but Its Outcomes MightWhat will happen if Trump loses this election? As with most things Trump, no one knows. So far he’s fanning fears he’ll try to discredit the vote, backing it up with baseless claims mail-in ballots are fraudulent, and Republicans nation-wide are already engaged with voting-restriction lawsuits. …History8 min readHistory8 min read
Oct 30, 2020Member-onlyThe Curse of Alizon DeviceIn late March, 1612, Alizon Device strolled through a lane in the woods. She passed by a peddler named John Law and asked him for some pins. He refused to open his bag and walked on. Enraged by his slight, Alizon turned around and cursed the peddler. …History9 min readHistory9 min read
Oct 20, 2020Member-onlyHow Native American Halloween Costumes are Culturally AppropriatedHalloween is approaching, in one form or another. It’s likely, even amidst the pandemic, there’ll be parties, trick-or-treating, and eccentric costume contests. Some Halloween aspects will probably stay the same — having too much “blood wine,” eating those Reese’s Cups that were meant for the kids, maybe even texting that…Culture9 min readCulture9 min read
Oct 10, 2020Member-onlyHow to Sell Your History DegreeHistory is one of the most valuable, overlooked degrees by employers and its students. Whether you’re a recent graduate, current student, or a lost historian (bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD), you need to know how to sell your degree. It ain’t easy to do. If you’re a student like I was…History7 min readHistory7 min read
