Western Civilization

4 Practical Reasons to Study Latin 0
- Culture, Education, Featured, Western Civilization
- October 8, 2026
I started studying Latin in first grade. Given that we barely understood the concept of “other languages” at that age, we began by simply memorizing Latin prayers, such as the Pater Noster (Our Father), Ave Maria (Hail Mary), and the classic blessing before meals. Our Latin teacher (Magistra, as we called her) managed to teach
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Opening Eyes and Hearts to Love of Country 0
- Culture, Featured, Western Civilization
- October 5, 2026
Over 10 years ago, I began writing an autobiography of sorts on my blog based on meaningful objects in my home. These are the possessions – an ornamental sword from the long-defunct Staunton Military Academy, a slender Lladró figurine of a nurse I’d given to my wife Kris one Christmas, a large, time-battered desk she’d
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In a World Gone Glam, Does Feminine Gentleness Still Have a Place?0
- Culture, Featured, Uncategorized, Western Civilization
- September 25, 2026
In the past few years, something has increasingly troubled me regarding my fellow females. Many of them have never looked better—at least in the polish and perfection of today’s picture-perfect Instagram world. Indeed, female podcasters, politicians, and other public figures all race to capture the hair blowouts, lip fillers, and contoured faces that society tells
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Four Movies to Fight Socialism 0
- Culture, Economics, Entertainment, Featured, Western Civilization
- August 31, 2026
While celebrating America’s 250th birthday, an astonishing dichotomy was in play. The Declaration of Independence described “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” as unalienable human rights bestowed by a Creator, not a government. Yet the past few years have also witnessed the growing electoral strength of Democratic Socialism, now a major force in the
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Why Does Dante Place Odysseus in Hell?0
- Culture, Entertainment, Featured, Literature, Philosophy, Religion, Western Civilization
- August 12, 2026
One of the most talked-about movies of the year, for so many different reasons, is Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s “Odyssey.” The film has generated identity-politics controversies, classicist controversies, and Christian controversies (from Christians and anti-Christians). One of the lightning rods for arguments and thought-pieces is the proposed “Christianization” of Odysseus, illustrated by his guilt for the trickery of
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Can Art Reveal America’s Soul?0
- Culture, Featured, History, Philosophy, Uncategorized, Western Civilization
- August 12, 2026
As someone who loves the Fourth of July and the story of our country’s founding, I was pleasantly surprised to see all the hoopla that came out of the woodwork last minute to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday. Firework shows were more fantastic, commemorative memorabilia abounded, and social media was full of people proclaiming their
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