“Fake News” and Media Violence in 19th Century Danville
On September 20, 1836, James M. Smith – younger brother to William “Extra Billy” Smith – published an account in the Lynchburg Virginian accusing the Danville Reporter of libel against his brother.
Black Caucus Says Those Who Attend Jamestown Event “Complicit in Atrocities” Incited by President...
Editorial boards and columnists all around Virginia have called on Democrats not to boycott the historic events at Jamestown tomorrow, but some Democrats are...
Ken Burns’ Vietnam Might Be The Best Documentary Ever Made
The documentary provides the raw emotions of the conflict in a way that brings the humanity of both sides to bear -- and the mistakes and errors.
Lt. Gov. Fairfax Welcomes President Trump to Jamestown
For all the talk of Del. Ibraheem Samirah’s disruption of President Trump’s speech in Jamestown this week, at least one Democrat thought the event...
Colonial Williamsburg To Paint Interior of Governor’s Mansion
Colonial Williamsburg is taking the extraordinary step of painting the great hall of the Governor's Mansion between Jan 15th thru Jan 26th.
Remembering The Jewish Holocaust and The Endgame of Populist Nationalism
If we don't remember why the past happened, we will most assuredly fall back into the ways of the past -- and we all know how that story ends.
This Day in Virginia History: Louisa Confederate Monument Erected in 1905
On August 17, 1905, Louisa County held a ceremonious event unveiling its new “monument to the Confederate soldiers of the county, living and dead.”
LINGAMFELTER: I’m a Dreamer, Too…
Scott Lingamfelter dreams about a lot of things.
This Day in Virginia History: Nat Turner’s Rebellion
On August 21, 1831, Nat Turner and a group of other slaves rebelled against their slave owners and killed nearly 60 people while freeing fellow slaves in Southampton County, Virginia.
Port of Virginia Container Volume Booming In March
After two months of flat numbers, the Port of Virginia's volume was booming in the month of March as container volume reached near-record numbers.
