Viewpoints

Where Did Carnival Come From?

Carnival is celebrated each year in more than 50 countries. Fireworks pierce the night sky and the sound of soca or samba music fills the air. Colourful costumes adorn attendants as they dance and revel in their festivities.

More Inflation on the Horizon?

You don’t have to have a degree in economics to recognize inflation. Just go to the grocery store, retail store, gas station, or shop online, and you discover higher prices. What are some of the many factors that contribute to this phenomenon?

The Lesson of Louisbourg

It was 1713 and France had not done well in the treaty ending the War of the Spanish Succession. The Treaty of Utrecht saw it lose claim to Newfoundland and much of Acadia.

Don't Think It Can't Happen Here

Much of the world has been watching the invasion and destruction of Ukraine by Russia these few months. Despite the buildup of forces on Ukraine’s borders beforehand, many did not think it would actually happen—a quirk of human nature.

The Origin of the British Monarchy

Queen Elizabeth II has been a constant presence on the throne England for more than 70 years. Crowned Queen of the United Kingdom on February 6, 1952, she reigns over an additional 15 commonwealth realms.

Right Sense Of Reality

It is a fact that human life consists of a limited amount of time and then it ends. A great deal of emphasis is placed on ideals such as wealth, status, attractiveness and personal comfort. What truly matters?

Our Unique Earth

Earth is Unique! Our universe has captured the minds and imaginations of many throughout the years. Space exploration is slowly becoming commonplace in our day and age.

Follow the Science

We hear an urgent plea these days, to "follow the science." Science is promoted as the guardian of all things truthful and factual. The mantra seems to be, "If science says it is so, it is so." But just how reliable is "science"?

What Happened to the Davidic Line of Kings?

David, the most famous king of Ancient Israel was promised a dynasty that would live on forever. His son, Solomon, succeeded David and extended the boundaries of the great nation. However, upon Solomon's death, the nation was divided in two.

The History of Marxism

Nations today are grappling to overcome riots and protests that wage war against the foundations of our society. As our history is rewritten to the narrative of leftist ideologies, we ought to pause and think.

Does History Matter?

Should we care about what happened in the past? As any good time-travel movie will tell you, changing the past is a very difficult thing to do.