Category Archives: History

Review of Jesus, the Son Of God

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Katherine Wacker

In Jesus, the Son of God: A Christological Title Often Overlooked, Sometimes Misunderstood, and Currently Debated, D.A. Carson scrutinizes the different meanings of the term “Son of God” in the biblical context. In the first part of the book, he examines … Continue reading →

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Review of The Templar Legacy

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Katherine Wacker

In The Templar Legacy, Cotton Malone is on the hunt for the hidden treasure of the Knight’s Templar concealed for hundreds of years. Others are also on the trail, and they will not hesitate to eliminate those who stand in their … Continue reading →

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Review of Gentleman Bandit

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Katherine Wacker

In his book, Gentleman Bandit: The True Story of Black Bart, the Old West’s Most Infamous Stagecoach Robber, John Bossenecker chronicles one of the most colorful and controversial outlaws in history. Charles E. Boles had an interesting life. Ever the wayfaring adventurer, … Continue reading →

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April Fools’ Day: Why do we prank each other on April 1?

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Katherine Wacker

Story by Georgia Chambers The time of pranks and hijinks is almost upon us once again.  Every year on April 1, people all over the world compete to play the worst (or best, depending on whether or not you’re on the receiving end) … Continue reading →

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What Is Holy Monday and Why is It Significant?

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Katherine Wacker

G. Connor Salter In many discussions about the week before Easter, Holy Monday gets short notice. It’s after the big day where Jesus was greeted with palm leaves; it’s before the day where Judas agreed to betray him and all the … Continue reading →

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Review of All the Presidents’ Gardens

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Katherine Wacker

In All the President’s Gardens: Madison’s Cabbages to Kennedy’s Roses—How the White House Gardens Have Grown with America, Marta McDowell chronicles the horticulture of the most famous House in America. Although the official President’s residence wasn’t completed until John Adams took office, … Continue reading →

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Review of The Forgers

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Katherine Wacker

In Roger Moorhouse’s, The Forgers, the author takes a detailed look at the decimation of the Polish Jews during World War II. Despite the bellicose behavior of Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia, the majority of Western Europe and America chose to … Continue reading →

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She Left us on This Date in 1963

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Katherine Wacker
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Review of Marty Glickman

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Katherine Wacker

In Marty Glickman: The Life of An American Jewish Sports Legend, Jeffery S. Gurock profiles one of the greatest athletes and broadcasters of all time. For nearly fifty years, Glickman was behind the microphone to relay some of greatest sports moments … Continue reading →

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Review of The Amber Room

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Katherine Wacker

In Steve Berry’s The Amber Room, Paul and Rachel Cutler are divorced. But when Rachel’s dad is murdered due to historical research on the Russian Amber Room, they band together to find the killers. However, the hunt proves harder and more … Continue reading →

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