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Historically Speaking — Emperors, Stones, and Suns

Historically Speaking — Emperors, Stones, and Suns

by
Charles Allison
Charles Allison
There are certain types of people who simply seem to be followed in the course of their lives by a symphonic heavy metal soundtrack. The Mexica king, Axayacatl, is a prime example of such people. Even factoring in the Mexica empire’s substantial love of theatre, violence, and theatrical violence, his personal comportment stands out. Axayactl […]
EDH Political Science — Party Time, Excellent

EDH Political Science — Party Time, Excellent

by
Rick Amundson
Rick Amundson
Political parties have been a contentious part of United States politics since the founding of the nation. Alexander Hamilton and James Madison wrote about their concerns and the benefits of "factions" on the political stage in the ninth and tenth Federalist Papers. They began a heated debate that years later led to the formation of […]