I don't think I've ever seen a much simpler and more concise explanation:Natural Law in the Nursery:By Walter Olson“It’s my toy” = property law“You promised” = contract law“He hit me first” = criminal law“Daddy said I could” = constitutional law—Examples that the late Prof. Harold Berman of Harvard and Emory liked to invoke to show … Continue reading Natural Law in the Nursery
Author: Jeremy B. Blevins
Jeremy B. Blevins is an cybersecurity professional and novice historian, heraldist, and genealogist, with keen interest in the mechanics of balancing expanding technical capabilities with maintenance of cultural heritage.
Mr. Blevins practices a primitive form of sola scriptura Christianity devoid of any doctrine or creed outside the Bible. He applies these principles to be a disciple of Christ, good husband and father, loyal worker, and trustworthy friend. To that end, Mr. Blevins would share with you the meaning of life: "The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil." (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, ESV)
Finding America: University Discovers Lost Early Map of New World
An interesting piece of cartographical history:Finding America: University Discovers Lost Early Map of New World: German university researchers have rediscovered a 500-year-old map that had been mistakenly bound in a volume on geometry several hundred years ago. The map, by cartograther Martin Waldseemüller, is one of the first to include the term "America" in reference to the New … Continue reading Finding America: University Discovers Lost Early Map of New World
The Clan System
An informative article from the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs:The Clan System:The clan system as we know it today was created over the course of a few years in the first quarter of the 19th century.The clan system as we know it today was created over the course of a few years in the first quarter … Continue reading The Clan System
What audio devices *should* look like
This is beautiful:An iPhonograph for Charity: I was asked if I could donate an iPhonograph to NSW Cavalcade of History and Fashion charity to raise some much needed funds in a raffle. So I created this more modern version (compared to my previous iPhonograph) as 1st prize in their biggest fundraising event this year – their 50th Anniversary Fashion … Continue reading What audio devices *should* look like
Downton Abbey and the Curse of King Tut
Downton Abbey and the Curse of King Tut: By Roger LuckhurstYou must surely have been tempted on occasion to curse Julian Fellowes, if not for the script of Young Victoria, then for the creation of Downton Abbey, that death star of good old-fashioned aristocratic virtue and due deference. For a little while, all public debate … Continue reading Downton Abbey and the Curse of King Tut
The Libraries, Studies, and Writing Rooms of 15 Famous Men
Another great post from the Art of Manliness. I've only visited George Washington's, but I must say that I was impressed by it's simplicity and functionality.The Libraries, Studies, and Writing Rooms of 15 Famous Men: This post is brought to you by Volvo. What’s this? Just about two years ago, we wrote a post called … Continue reading The Libraries, Studies, and Writing Rooms of 15 Famous Men
War of 1812 Showed Importance of Maintaining Military Strength
Another view of the War of 1812, from the Heritage Foundation:War of 1812 Showed Importance of Maintaining Military Strength: This week 200 years ago, Congress passed and President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, then the world’s most powerful nation. Our young country had already fought three wars since adopting the … Continue reading War of 1812 Showed Importance of Maintaining Military Strength
Jeremy B. Blevins 