The Refugio Municipality, Part I: Irish Origins
byThe Great Panic of 1819 struck and the Moses Austin’s Bank of St. Louis was forced to close. Due to the economic difficulties of…
Political History
The Refugio Municipality, Part II: Important People and Events
byMany powerful men would reside in Refugio or be involved in its politics. In fact, Sam Houston attended the 1836 Convention as a delegate…
The “Shot Heard Round the World”
by“BANG!” The first shots were fired on the village green at Lexington, Massachusetts on April 18, 1775. The British initiated the battle at Lexington, followed by Concord,…
John Peter Zenger: One Man’s Struggle for Free Press, Part I
byIn the media today, every public figure is being scrutinized through a magnifying glass. People are openly, and at times brutally, expressing their opinions…
John Peter Zenger: One Man’s Struggle for Free Press, Part II
byWhen the news of the content of Zenger’s newspaper spread, Cosby was informed of the allegations being printed against him, and became outraged by…
“She’s the Man”: The Reign of Queen Hatshepsut
byWinner of the Fall 2016 StMU History Media Award for Best Introductory Paragraph Article with the Best Title Queen B said it best when she…
The Hammurabi Code: Amelu vs. Muskenu
byWithin the years 1792 and 1750 BCE, one of the most influential rulers known in ancient history emerged in the Babylonian Empire. Hammurabi took the throne…
The Usage of Iron for Assyrian Weaponry
byDuring the first millennium BCE, warfare with neighboring civilizations was a constant possibility. The only way a society would be safe would be by having…
Hamoukar, Great City of Old
byScholars have spent decades researching the origins of civilization. Most scholars have traced its roots to the land of Mesopotamia, which is often called “the Cradle of Civilization.” Initially,…
Christopher Columbus and The Discovery of Puerto Rico
byIn 1493, on his second voyage to the Americas, Christopher Columbus discovered Puerto Rico, an island that he named San Juan Bautista. On his first…
Flavius Josephus: Hellenized Moderate or Traitor to the Jews?
byWho was Flavius Josephus? Some would say a moderate, others might say he was a traitor to the Jewish people. Upon examination, the lines…
La Malinche: Traitor or Survivor?
byWinner of the Fall 2016 StMU History Media Award for Best Article in the Category of “People” Best Article in the Category of “World History”…
Jefferson, Adams, and the “Revolution” of 1800
byAfter watching the current events of this 2016 election, the American people can agree as a whole that this Presidential race has been significantly…
Nathan Bedford Forrest: The Man Behind the Mask
byKu Klux Klan is a name that perhaps everyone has heard at least once in their lifetime. Most associate this group with a terrible…