Lessons from History

During the late 18th century, many of the Americans who would sign the Declaration of Independence and draft the Constitution were educated in classics and history, with an emphasis on the study of ancient Greece and Rome.

Part of our mission is to draw lessons from history, classical and otherwise, and seek novel ways to apply historical lessons. 

• For the 2016 Presidential Election and Beyond: Four Lessons from the Roman Republic. Great civilizations have fallen into ruin as a result of their people making bad decisions.  Many Americans, irrespective of generation, are nervous about the results Tuesday's election for that very reason: fear of making a bad decision.  With our election days away, history can help you think about the election and what it could mean for the future. 
• An Appeal from New Conservatives to the Old. 
• Fixing Our Own Dysfunction: Five Traits to Demand in Politicians