The Latest Breaking News from the American Revolution

Links to some of my previous writings on these topics, which remain relevant today.

The American Revolution was a result of the tyranny experienced by colonists under the British monarchy. Many Americans had fled from Europe where they had been persecuted under the rule of powerful monarchs. The government produced by the revolution was designed to ensure no such tyranny could be reproduced in…

Gay historian John McCurdy uncovers the little-known tale of Robert Newburgh – a British army chaplain accused of homosexuality – in new book Vicious and Immoral

In 1770, Barnard Gratz of Philadelphia wrote to a friend complaining about a recent speech by King George III. Gratz, an American patriot, wrote that the speech “was such narishkeit” that it was “not worth the postage.”

A collection of links to some of my previous writings on these topics, which remain relevant today.

Experience the captivating tale of Benjamin Franklin's diplomatic mission during the American Revolution in the Apple TV+ series 'Franklin', starring Micha...

The birthplace of the American Revolution is an underrated hub for good food, culture, and history.

Motherhood language and symbolism have been part of every U.S. social movement, from the American Revolution to Prohibition and the fight against drunk drivers. Half of Americans are women, most become mothers, and many are conservative.

The yellow ‘don’t tread on me’ flag is up for debate again centuries after it arose in the American Revolution