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A Trial Worth Learning About - Part 3

A Trial Worth Learning About - Part 3

John Simpson

Published on: 15/07/2025

Conclusion of A Trial Worth Learning About. In July 1925, Dayton, TN, seemed to be winding down. H.L. Mencken left, thinking ‘Genesis’ had won—but if he’d known what Darrow was planning for Bryan, he’d have stayed for the fireworks about to ignite.

American History

A Trial Worth Learning About - Part 2

A Trial Worth Learning About - Part 2

John Simpson

Published on: 20/06/2025

A brief look at the Monkey Trial.

American History

A Trial Worth Learning About - Part 1

A Trial Worth Learning About - Part 1

John Simpson

Published on: 06/06/2025

Summer is fast approaching and so is a noteworthy anniversary. This July will mark the 100th anniversary of a the trial of John Scopes, in the little town of Dayton, Tennessee.

American History

MALTHUS

MALTHUS

John Simpson

Published on: 05/05/2025

The key that unlocked Darwin's imagination for his views on evolution.

John Simpson

By John Simpson

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