Parallels between the Roman and the American empires
I found an insightful Guardian piece comparing the Roman and American empires, focusing on their shared trajectories of military expansion, global dominance, and the internal political tensions that define a superpower's shift toward imperial control.
I’ve been playing a lot of Age of Empires lately—probably too much. I'm sharing some useful resources for fans, including links to GameSpot features and the HeavenGames community site to fuel the RTS obsession.
I attempted to purchase the special Mathematical American issue from Scientific American, but technical difficulties with their server prevented me from completing the transaction. This issue compiles classic math columns and puzzles from the magazine's history.
I shared a link to H.L. Mencken’s version of the Declaration of Independence written in the American vernacular. It translates the formal text into the colloquial slang of the early 20th century, highlighting the distinct evolution of American English.
I found this ranking of the top ten books from the last thousand years, noting Edward Gibbon’s Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire as a key inclusion. The list explores the most significant works of literature and history.
I took a break from blogging due to work, Age of Empires, and a boring web. Encouraged by reader feedback, I've decided to continue and am currently working on a new format for my posts.