Seth Viani

Ishmael and Isaac

In a world where the majority-Christian West and the Islamic Middle East demonize and fear each other, it was shocking to learn just how similar the two religions truly are. From their earliest beginnings through similar events and down to the fundamentals of their teachings, Muslims and Christians share more than most people realize, provingContinue reading “Ishmael and Isaac”

Art of USNA

Sun Tzu’s over-arching philosophy throughout Art of War is that the most knowledgeable commander will be able to lead his force to victory, even if a battle does not occur. Sun Tzu writes about how much of a battle is won before the battle even begins, because of preparations, deception, and wisdom of warfare. TheContinue reading “Art of USNA”

King George vs. Rome

There are several different eras of the United States of America which bear eerily similar correlation to models of governing in Ancient Rome. Ancient Rome went through many different political phases, clearly categorized and distinct from each other in a multitude of ways. Our American society, in contrast, seems to have existed forever under theContinue reading “King George vs. Rome”

Truman the Great

You have most definitely heard of Alexander the Great, and you are probably even familiar with his greatest achievements. But, do you know his father? King Philip II of Macedon is not very well known, except for being the father of Alexander the Great. To historians, however, King Philip II was much more than justContinue reading “Truman the Great”

Proud Empires

The Athenian Empire and democracy were tied together by a sense of pride among the Athenians. National pride also served as the fuel for democracy and imperialism in American history, a parallel to Athenian history. In turn, the nation’s status as a democracy and an empire served as a source of pride to its citizens,Continue reading “Proud Empires”