Mark’s Notes: January 30, 2026

It is my 70th birthday today. I have studied History for most of my life, and I am now beginning … More

The Westerns: Part 01

I first started studying Westerns when I was a history student studying the West. By the 1960s there was a … More

I have sometimes been asked what my favorite books on History are, and these are usually among the books I … More

When I am asked about suggestions for Historical Fiction, I usually start with asking what period the reader is interested … More

Follow this link to a very interesting article from the Atlantic by historian Jill Lepore on what the revolution means … More

Is resilience being strong as iron, or perennial as grass? Is resilience standing fast in storms, or seeking to understand … More

A while back I was interviewed by Don Wildman on American History Hit about the California Gold Rush. The episode … More

Though much is taken, much abides; and though We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth … More