At the heart of the political systems of both ancient Rome and the United States is a set of unwritten rules, customs, and traditions that guide the behavior of the ruling class. In Rome, this was known as the mos maiorum, or “ancestral custom.” ...
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At the heart of the political systems of both ancient Rome and the United States is a set of unwritten rules, customs, and traditions that guide the behavior of the ruling class. In Rome, this was known as the mos maiorum, or “ancestral custom.” ...
Annika Reff
Annika Reff
Around the stadium, gladiators draped in silver armor and wielding swords rush at each other. In the stands above, thousands of Roman citizens cheer for their favorites and jeer at those they like least. On the side of this orchestrated chaos stands ...
Annika Reff
Annika Reff
Around the stadium, gladiators draped in silver armor and wielding swords rush at each other. In the stands above, thousands of Roman citizens cheer for their favorites and jeer at those they like least. On the side of this orchestrated chaos stands ...
Annika Reff
Annika Reff
In a recent spectacle that unfolded on the world stage, Kim Jong Un, the totalitarian leader of North Korea, embarked on a journey to Russia via bulletproof train. The purpose of his visit was clear: to discuss arms and aid with Russian President Vla...
Annika Reff
Annika Reff
In a recent spectacle that unfolded on the world stage, Kim Jong Un, the totalitarian leader of North Korea, embarked on a journey to Russia via bulletproof train. The purpose of his visit was clear: to discuss arms and aid with Russian President Vla...
Annika Reff
Annika Reff
In 2008, when the housing bubble burst and US markets crashed, a recession ensued—not just in the United States, but also around the world. Why? The power of the US dollar. The 1944 Bretton Woods Conference created the International Monetary Fund (...
Annika Reff
Annika Reff
In 2008, when the housing bubble burst and US markets crashed, a recession ensued—not just in the United States, but also around the world. Why? The power of the US dollar. The 1944 Bretton Woods Conference created the International Monetary Fund (...
Annika Reff
Annika Reff
Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, significant reforms must be made to increase youth civic engagement and voter participation. In recent years, states have implemented laws and regulations that restrict access to voting, making it more difficu...
Annika Reff
Annika Reff
Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, significant reforms must be made to increase youth civic engagement and voter participation. In recent years, states have implemented laws and regulations that restrict access to voting, making it more difficu...
Annika Reff
Annika Reff
When the pandemic forced people to spend almost all of their time at home, many reevaluated not only what they wanted from life, but where they wanted to live. High housing prices and taxes pushed many liberals in high-cost-of-living states like Cali...
Annika Reff
Annika Reff
When the pandemic forced people to spend almost all of their time at home, many reevaluated not only what they wanted from life, but where they wanted to live. High housing prices and taxes pushed many liberals in high-cost-of-living states like Cali...
Annika Reff
Annika Reff
To practice their craft, lawyers must pass the bar, diplomats take a series of exams, and senior military commanders undergo 20 to 30 years of specialized training and leadership. These jobs––lawmaker, diplomat, and military commander––are al...
Annika Reff
Annika Reff
To practice their craft, lawyers must pass the bar, diplomats take a series of exams, and senior military commanders undergo 20 to 30 years of specialized training and leadership. These jobs––lawmaker, diplomat, and military commander––are al...
Annika Reff
Annika Reff
America’s favorite treat, sugar, is not as sweet as it seems. The sugar industry’s manipulation of a 1960s research review, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, changed the way Americans think about sugar and, most importantly, how t...
Annika Reff
Annika Reff
America’s favorite treat, sugar, is not as sweet as it seems. The sugar industry’s manipulation of a 1960s research review, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, changed the way Americans think about sugar and, most importantly, how t...
Annika Reff
Annika Reff
The United States currently faces the highest level of political polarization since the Civil War. Partisan animosity is reaching a boiling point and national disunity is pervasive. Mandatory national service could be the solution. A required year of...
Annika Reff
Annika Reff
The United States currently faces the highest level of political polarization since the Civil War. Partisan animosity is reaching a boiling point and national disunity is pervasive. Mandatory national service could be the solution. A required year of...
Annika Reff
Annika Reff