The moment the blade sank into the emperor’s flesh, the city turned against you. Rome was a beast with a thousand eyes, and now all of them were staring in your direction. The Praetorian Guard would react in seconds, their swords drawn, their duty clear. You had no time for Continue Reading
Sterling Banks
How Unions Sold Out American Workers in Favor of Foreign Labor
For decades, American labor unions were supposed to be the guardians of working-class prosperity, fighting for higher wages, better benefits, and job security. But when globalization took hold, many of these unions—especially the United Auto Workers (UAW)—chose expansion and international partnerships over protecting the very workers they were supposed to Continue Reading
Styles and Authors: A Guide to Narrative Voices
Every writer has a unique voice, shaped by their perspective, experiences, and stylistic choices. Over time, literature has given rise to distinct narrative styles, each suited to different kinds of storytelling. Whether an author crafts fast-paced action, deeply immersive prose, or psychological introspection, their narrative voice defines how their story Continue Reading
Grain Over Gold: Could Rome Have Sustained a Wheat-Based Economy?
In the bustling heart of the Roman Empire, commerce and labor revolved around coins—small discs of silver, gold, and bronze that dictated the rhythm of daily life. A laborer in the streets of Rome or the far reaches of the empire might expect to be paid a few sestertii for Continue Reading
Trump Rallies Republicans as Government Shutdown Looms
Washington moves in cycles, and this cycle—like so many before it—brings with it the threat of a government shutdown. The deadline is March 14. The bill is 99 pages long. The former president, ever the general in exile, steps onto his chosen battlefield—Truth Social—and issues the call: vote for the Continue Reading