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Nov 17, 2025
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Did the Iroquois Really Influence the Birth of the USA? (Part Three of Three)
Now that the minor brouhaha over the Ken Burns “American Revolution” references to Iroquois influences on U.S.
Dec 30, 2025
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The Taking of Fort Ticonderoga: A Comedy
Dec 19, 2025
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John Adams, Shitposter
I’ve written about John Adams a fair amount on this blog, and in my life, but the other day I realized that I’ve never focused on my favorite thing…
Dec 14, 2025
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Did the Iroquois Really Influence the Birth of the USA? (Part Two)
Maybe don't blame Benjamin Franklin's kooky, unworkable plan of union on Native America.
Dec 1, 2025
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Sidebar: Benjamin Franklin, Weird Politician
Yes, he was a writer and scientist--but well before 1776, he'd already had a long, strange life in the politics of empire.
Nov 23, 2025
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Did the Iroquois Really Influence the Birth of the USA? (Part One)
For a fight at Thanksgiving, bring that one up.
Nov 22, 2025
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The Past Is Always Past. It's Even Dead.
Faulkner was wrong.
Nov 12, 2025
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