Top 10 Articles of July 2016
In July, we hosted our eighth group interview series with several experts weighing in on a variety of questions. We also welcomed our 128th contributor, James…
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Luckiest?
Luckiest? Who should have bought a lottery ticket? Who benefited most from being in the right place at the right time? Explain. I…
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Most famous weapon?
Most famous weapon? What was the most popular, deadliest, strangest or most intimidating weapon of the Revolution? Why? There are many candidates, but…
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Best counterpunch?
Best counterpunch? What was the best or most effective return-action of the Revolution? A case where the Americans or British moved first, but the…
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Most shocking moment?
Most shocking or unexpected moment of the Revolution? The most shocking moment unfolded slowly, not quickly. It was the shock the British got…
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Biggest jerk of the Revolution?
Biggest jerk of the Revolution? Who seemed to be the most despicable person of the era? Why? This award goes to Benedict Arnold,…
Top 10 Articles of 2016 (so far)
Did you hear the news? We opened a gift shop! Check out our rotating selection of fun history t-shirts and JAR swag. While we’re…
OUT OF THE OFFICE: RETURNING JULY 11
School’s out! Journal of the American Revolution is taking its summer holiday and will return to regular programming the week of July 11. Writers: Please continue…
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Next JAR Book: The Burning of His Majesty’s Schooner Gaspee by Steven Park
On this day, the 244th anniversary of the actual attack, we are thrilled to announce that the next book in the Journal of the…
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Contributor Close-up: Gene Procknow
About Gene Procknow Gene Procknow is a frequent contributor to the Journal of the American Revolution and his article on loyalist American officers was…
Top 10 Articles of May 2016
We are putting a bow on a busy May, which welcomed two new writers—Isabel Friedman, Ron Morgan—and featured a healthy menu of fresh research. In case…
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The New Books Are Coming, The New Books Are Coming
We love the smell of freshly printed books. Following a brief distribution delay, retailers are processing orders of the much-anticipated Journal of the American…
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Contributor Close-up: Todd W. Braisted
Todd W. Braisted is a leading expert on Loyalist studies, a die-hard Mets fan and craft beer connoisseur. In addition to his many articles…
Top 10 Articles of April 2016
Despite April being shortened by spring break, we still had time to publish several great articles and welcomed our newest writer, Richard Sambasivam. We also received…
Deserter a Day 5 (of 5)
Deserter advertisements and runaway notices, fascinating though they are, provide only single elements of what were certainly more complex stories. In rare cases, further…
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Deserter a Day 4 (of 5)
The soldiers from several German principalities who were contracted to supplement the British army in America are often called mercenaries, a misnomer propagated during…
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Deserter a Day 3 (of 5)
Desertion was as much a problem for the British army as it was for the American. Once the war began, however, British officers seldom…
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Deserter a Day 2 (of 5)
The deserter advertisement presented today illustrates several important facets of the Continental Army. Looking at this list of thirteen deserters, we see: Men born…
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Deserter a Day 1 (of 5)
Newspapers are among our favorite things at Journal of the American Revolution, providing endless information and insight about America’s Revolutionary era. In addition to…
OUT OF THE OFFICE: RETURNING APRIL 11
Just as many schools are going on spring break now, so is Journal of the American Revolution. We will be taking a short hiatus…
Top 10 Articles of March 2016
This month we gave a hearty hello to four new writers: Stephen Brumwell, Michelle Porter, Alec D. Rogers and David Turnquist. We also welcomed a new…
Top 10 Most Popular Articles of February 2016
February felt like National New JAR Contributor Month with four new writers: Ennis Duling, Anthony J. Minna, Thomas Thorleifur Sobol and Tyler Rudd Putman. Welcome aboard! That makes seven…
Journal of the American Revolution Annual Volume 2016 Now Available for Pre-Order
We are pleased to introduce our newest collectible hardback, which is now available for pre-order via Amazon and will deliver in April. The Journal of…
Top 10 Articles of January 2016
January 2016 was triple-A rated for featuring plenty of new announcements, authors and articles. We crowned Independence Lost by Kathleen DuVal as our 2015…
The First Two Journal of the American Revolution Books: Available Now to Pre-order!
With our finger on the pulse of great research and writing about the American Revolution, it seemed natural to launch a namesake book series….
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Year in Review: Top 30 Articles of 2015
The year 2015 was our best ever. Online, we published 200 articles by scores of expert writers and welcomed 1.1 million unique readers. Our…
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Journal of the American Revolution Announces 2015 Book of the Year Award Winners
Journal of the American Revolution, the popular online magazine and annual book, today announced its winner and runners-up for the 2015 Book of the…
OUT OF THE OFFICE: RETURNING JANUARY 4
After an extremely busy and exciting year, Journal of the American Revolution is taking a short vacation to tackle a few time sensitive projects. Look for…
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The funniest thing?
What’s the funniest thing you’ve come across in researching this period? In Paris, while negotiating the treaty with France, Ben Franklin stopped for…
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Who would you introduce?
What two people from the Revolutionary period who never met (so far as we know) do you wish you could introduce? Why? I…
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How has your perspective changed?
Since you began studying the American Revolution, how has your perspective on it changed? My perspective has become more complex. As I followed…
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How do you define “Founding Fathers”?
How do you define “Founding Fathers”? You can define it either broadly or narrowly. By consensus, most historians limit the narrow definition to six….
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Which side benefited the most from the Native Americans?
Which side do you think benefited the most from the Native American involvement in the war? Why? The British benefited the most, from one…
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Top 10 Articles of November 2015
November was packed with fascinating articles, intriguing interviews and a much-requested review of the Broadway musical Hamilton. Our readers took a Revolutionary tour of Arlington Cemetery…
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Revolutionary War History Geek Gift Guide 2015
We realize that finding the perfect Revolution-themed holiday gift is not easy. For the past three years Journal of the American Revolution has been guiding readers through…
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9 Questions with Rick Atkinson
Learning that one of the most acclaimed military writers of our time has turned his narrative expertise towards the American Revolution is exciting news…
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THE MUST-ATTEND AMERICAN REVOLUTION CONFERENCE OF 2016
The must-attend American Revolution conference of 2016 is being hosted by America’s History, LLC, one of the nation’s leading history tour and conference companies. The…
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8 Questions with Henry Cooke
If he had lived in the eighteenth century, Henry Cooke would have been called a Master Tailor. Today we call him a historical costumer,…
Top 10 Articles of October 2015
Things never slow down. October was another busy month for Journal of the American Revolution. We are hard at work compiling the next annual…