How Prince William County upended an entrenched Republican establishment to send an historically diverse group of Democrats to Richmond.
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How Hernán Cortés’ Sexual Appetite Affected the Course of History
Did Cortés’ sex life alter the course of history in the New World? Consider the role that sex played in his timeline, from Spain to the New World.
Poetry in Context: Romania, 1989
One of my more popular poems recently was a short piece called If That Ain’t Love: Romania, 1989. The poem… Read more Poetry in Context: Romania, 1989
Assholes in American History: Congressman Andrew J. May
During World War 2, the War Advertising Council coined the phrase loose lips sinks ships. Printed on propaganda posters, it conveyed a… Read more Assholes in American History: Congressman Andrew J. May
Ode to the City
You came to this city a decade ago. You were full of optimism, you felt you were blazing a trail. … Read more Ode to the City
Alex Ashton 