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1814: The Treaty of Ghent & Other Quebec Curios

April 20, 2017 // 0 Comments

Amédée Forestier’s depiction of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent, painted in 1912. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons.

In August of 1814, the United States and Britain’s conception of war with each other was starting to wane. At least Britain’s did. With climbing debts and their main [read on]

1814: Revenge of the British on the White House & Other Quebec Curios

April 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

Artistic depiction of the Burning of the White House.

While many British forces were fighting for the King and their Empire during the Napoleonic Wars, Britain did have an important force not only in leadership but also in the [read on]

Truth: Our Existential Pursuit

November 10, 2015 // 0 Comments

Cate Blanchett and Robert Redford shine in James Vanderbilt’s new film on the scandal surrounding GW Bush’s campaign