On this day, one of the most fateful duels in history took place, marked by Alexander Hamilton last letter to his wife, Eliza. This was the final encounter between two American founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton, and Aaron Burr. Throughout their years, the two men have had multiple disagreements that culminated in this duel. As they… Read More »Last Letter of Alexander Hamilton
Losing a leader like Zachary Taylor President is always a difficult time for the government and its people. Not only do they lose their guiding hand, but it also leads to a transition of power that can be difficult to process both politically and emotionally. Such was the case with President Zachary Taylor. Although a… Read More »Letters for Zachary Taylor – A Dead President
I wanted to share with you an intriguing piece of history that has fascinated many over the years—the Roswell incident that took place in the small town of Roswell, New Mexico, sparking one of the world’s most enduring conspiracy theories. One of the world’s most famous conspiracy theories was born when a local newspaper in… Read More »The Roswell Incident – A Historical Analysis of the UFO Craze
Imagine the year is 1811, over two hundred years ago, the Venezuelan Declaration of Independence marked the beginning of the end for the mighty Spanish Empire, as Venezuela became the first country to declare its independence from Spain after centuries of abuse and mismanagement. Taking advantage of the chaos caused by the Napoleonic War, they… Read More »Venezuelan Declaration of Independence – A Letter Witnessing a Historic Revolution
On this letter, a young nation proclaims its Philippine independence from a great power, transitioning from a colony to a democracy. Although people first think of the United States, they aren’t the only country that gained their freedom on this momentous day. Over a century and a half after the US declared its independence, its… Read More »Philippine Independence Letter From the US – A Letter to the Nation
Today marks the anniversary of a pivotal and tragic moment in our nation’s history—the infamous Pickett’s Charge letter at the Battle of Gettysburg. As I pen these words, I am reminded of the immense bravery and the profound sacrifice that characterized that fateful day. It is through this letter that I hope to honor and… Read More »A Vintage Reflection on Pickett’s Charge
I’m writing to you about the Declaration of Independence which marked America’s independence from Great Britain. While most people celebrate on July 4th, the story of the Declaration of Independence actually began a bit earlier. This change was because the document required minor revisions and was only made official two days later. However, in some… Read More »Declaration of Independence – Colonies Letter of Freedom
Twenty-seven years ago, a significant chapter in the history of the United Kingdom and China came to a close with the official return of Hong Kong to China. After nearly 156 years of British rule, the historic Handover of Hong Kong marked a monumental event for both nations. For the UK, this moment signified the… Read More »Handover of Hong Kong – The End of British Rule Letter
The Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassination, heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and his beloved wife, Duchess Sophie, met a tragic end in Sarajevo at the hands of Gavrilo Princip. This young assassin was part of the Black Hand, a secret organization fighting for Bosnian independence from Austrian rule. While their mission succeeded in eliminating the Archduke,… Read More »Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassination – A Letter from Sarajevo
On this significant day, we remember the tragic death of Joseph Smith, who was murdered by a mob in Carthage, Illinois. As the founder of the Church of the Latter-Day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon Church, his assassination was a result of escalating anti-Mormon sentiment. This sentiment intensified when Joseph ordered the destruction of… Read More »Joseph Smith – Death of A Religious Leader
