Recording of our LIVESTREAM Discussing “How to Read a Book” by Mortimer J Adler, Criminal Defense Investigation techniques you can use for historical investigations, and some tips and techniques on how to “Think like a detective”. A recent post by Owen Gregorian noted that his students are unable to read, and more importantly, they cannot comprehend even a simple 20 page assignment. This is not an isolated observation. As Gregorian noted, another teacher, Adam Kotsko at Great Books School...

Historical Detective Agency Case File: WWI Diplomatic Shadows, 1914–1919 Are we going to talk about the spat between a President of the United States and a Pope? Yes. Are we going to talk about Trump vs. Pope Leo XIV? No. What we are going to talk about is President Wilson vs. Pope Benedict XV. File this one under: Nothing New Under the Sun. Photo: Papalartifacts.com As the Historical Detective Agency sifts through diplomatic archives, one episode stands out considering today’s headlines:...

It's all about routes and resources. Initially posted on HistoryDA on Substack, Feb 20, 2026. https://historyda.substack.com/p/somaliland-a-key-piece-in-an-eternal Recent articles have highlighted the decision and speculated on Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as the first nation to recognize Somaliland’s independence . Despite Western support for the self-declared breakaway republic since 1991, it took over 30 years for another nation to officially recognize it. Almost immediately, there...