The Worthy House (Charles Haywood)

This new biography of Alexander not only offers nothing new, despite its breathless title, but tiresomely tries to shoehorn modern concepts into the past. (The written version of this review, in web, PDF, and ebook formats, can be found here.)

Reviewed Sohrab Ahmari's compelling memoir, "From Fire, by Water," which has less to say about Islam than about the defects of the modern world. Highly recommended. (The written version of this review was first published April 14, 2019. Written versions, in web and PDF formats, are available here.)

An exploration of art in society, and just as importantly, of the arc of thought both of Sohrab Ahmari and of post-liberalism. (The written version of this review, in web, PDF, and ebook formats, can be found here.)

Dive into the controversial world of ancient DNA research and its implications for human history. Explore how population blending and Neanderthal interactions shape our understanding of identity. The discussion critiques simplified narratives about ancestry, revealing the complexities of race and inequality. Delve into the role of genetics and culture in societal success, as well as the intricate debate surrounding intelligence and its historical contexts. Unravel the potential misuses of genetic data in understanding human differences.

Reviewed the Gies's "Life in a Medieval City," which shows, roughly, that oppression theories are myths, and life in the thirteenth century wasn't, when boiled down, all that different from now. (The written version of this review was first published April 10, 2019. Written versions, in web and PDF formats, are available here.)

Reviewed Eric Hoffer's famous "The True Believer." It does not deserve to be famous. (The written version of this review was first published April 8, 2019. Written versions, in web and PDF formats, are available here.)

Reviewed, with thoughts, Michael Anton's excellent set of "Flight 93" essays. He pulls his punches a bit, I think, but a more concise explanation of our current problems would be hard to find. (The written version of this review was first published April 7, 2019. Written versions, in web and PDF formats, are available here.)

Read Mark Miodownik's's very good Liquid Rules.  Mostly what I have to say is about flight attendants and Islam, which are both obviously connected to the subject matter of this book. (The written version of this review was first published April 5, 2019. Written versions, in web and PDF formats, are available here.)

Thoughts on “Bronze Age Mindset” by the pseudonymous Bronze Age Pervert. Clever and subversive; more than meets the eye.  (The written version of this review, in web, PDF, and ebook formats, can be found here.)

Reviewed Jonathan Tepper's nicely done entry in the pro-competition genre, (The written version of this review was first published February 27, 2019. Written versions, in web and PDF formats, are available here.)