Articles written by David Hornestay

Reading a lot of the Old Testament used to be a chore. With modern translations and insightful commentaries, the eternal treasure is accessible to all.

Apr 17, 2012 - David Hornestay

Taiwan, long a flashpoint in international politics, has become prosperous and stable. It also has much to offer as a tourist attraction.

Mar 29, 2012 - David Hornestay

Tasmania is a tourist wonderland lying just 150 miles south of mainland Australia. It features beautiful beaches, mountains, and rainforests.

Mar 23, 2012 - David Hornestay

Much of the world's complex work is now done in groups. Here is guidance on how to make a maximum contribution to a team.

Dec 29, 2011 - David Hornestay

A two-state solution for Palestine was offered twice in the last 75 years to the still-contending parties. The side that turned it down still suffers.

Dec 23, 2011 - David Hornestay

Scarcely more than a decade ago, we were a prosperous superpower. Others in that position in history were incapable of meeting new challenges. Are we?

Nov 10, 2011 - David Hornestay

Voter dissatisfaction has often given rise to short-lived third parties. Some believe the debt ceiling debacle has opened the door for another.

Aug 3, 2011 - David Hornestay

America's most idolized general was dismissed at the height of the Korean War by an unpopular President. Civilian control of the military was reaffirmed.

Jul 21, 2011 - David Hornestay

Pearl Harbor ended a bitter foreign policy debate. Senator Arthur Vandenberg's "conversion" laid the groundwork for a postwar bipartisan consensus.

Jun 22, 2011 - David Hornestay

Many Vice Presidents have been obscure and inactive. Often their main impact has been helping or hindering the election of the President.

Jun 6, 2011 - David Hornestay

An often overlooked story of tragedy, love, and kindness models many of the Bible's lessons of human behavior.

May 25, 2011 - David Hornestay

The U.S. - USSR space race launched humans into space for the first time 50 years ago. The early Soviet lead stung the U.S. into a winning strategy.

Apr 27, 2011 - David Hornestay

Spectacular Republican gains in the last Congressional elections may lead to miscalculations about mandates. Similar results in 1946 may give some clues

Apr 13, 2011 - David Hornestay

The Hebrew Bible, cast as the Old Testament, acquired a reputation for being heavy on retribution and light on love. How true is this?

Apr 5, 2011 - David Hornestay

The world has learned much about Arab grievances in the current round of uprisings. Surprisingly, the plight of the Palestinians isn't one of the big ones.

Mar 29, 2011 - David Hornestay

Future President Dwight D. Eisenhower twice served as an aide to the flamboyant General Douglas MacArthur. Ike's rise to fame was deeply resented.

Mar 10, 2011 - David Hornestay

A collection of ancient Hebrew poetry has some of the most oft-quoted phrases in the western world while most of it lies in undeserved obscurity.

Feb 14, 2011 - David Hornestay

Refusing to reenter peace talks with Israel seems self-defeating for the Palestinians.

Dec 22, 2010 - David Hornestay

The flip-flops and inconsistencies of political figures draw attention from opponents and commentators guilty of the same.

Dec 3, 2010 - David Hornestay

A year after their supposedly decisive defeat at Gettysburg, Confederate troops attacked Washington from the north. Abraham Lincoln was almost a casualty.

Nov 16, 2010 - David Hornestay

Although the common sense observations of the Book of Ecclesiastes are often quoted, it remains one of the least known books of the Bible.

Oct 26, 2010 - David Hornestay

The Pittsburgh Pirates, playing in their first World Series since 1925, won a see-saw seven-game set with an unprecedented walkoff home run.

Oct 6, 2010 - David Hornestay

The son of the 27th President never succeeded in reaching the White House himself but became a highly respected conservative leader in the Senate.

Sep 27, 2010 - David Hornestay

The quality of a resume can be the key to getting a job interview. Too good can be almost as dangerous as too bad.

Sep 14, 2010 - David Hornestay

Despite a Constitutional requirement, Americans have fought and died in armed conflicts over the past 60 years without a declaration of war by Congress.

Aug 2, 2010 - David Hornestay

The US joined a war that was going very badly for its allies. FDR's decisions would have a lot to do with the outcome. How well did he do?

Jun 29, 2010 - David Hornestay

The 1946 World Series looked to be an epic matchup of superstars Ted Williams and Stan Musial. Both performed subpar while two lesser lights stole the show

Jun 10, 2010 - David Hornestay

America's first clandestine intelligence organization played an important role in winning World War II in both the European and Pacific theatres.

Apr 29, 2010 - David Hornestay

The first cross-bay clash of the Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants was interrupted--but not wiped out--by a powerful earthquake. The A's prevailed.

Apr 27, 2010 - David Hornestay

The Boston Tea Party was an important forerunner to the American Revolution. Its dramatic boldness inspires those who see themselves as oppressed today.

Apr 12, 2010 - David Hornestay

Joe Louis's spectacular rise was rudely interrupted by a Max Schmeling knockout. He and his country had a lot riding on the rematch two years later.

Mar 24, 2010 - David Hornestay

Harvey Haddix pitched an unprecedented twelve perfect innings. A scoreless tie ended in the thirteenth inning with him on the losing side.

Mar 16, 2010 - David Hornestay

Part of the Polish Army crushed by Hitler in one month lived to fight victoriously later in World War II--and in Italy, of all places.

Mar 10, 2010 - David Hornestay

A one-event athletic event in ancient Greece led to over 1100 years of peaceful competition. The founders could not have imagined the dimensions of the modern revival.

Mar 5, 2010 - David Hornestay

Hebron is the site of repeated Israeli-Palestinian clashes. How you judge them depends on whether you go back to 1967, 1929, or even earlier.

Feb 26, 2010 - David Hornestay

Mussolini created a Fascist dictatorship and served as a model for Hitler. Failing to recreate a Roman Empire, he crashed to an ignominious death.

Feb 24, 2010 - David Hornestay

Mickey Owen, a fine fielding catcher, made an error that cost his team a World Series. Though he played several more seasons, this remained his legacy.

Feb 5, 2010 - David Hornestay

Presidents often find they have overestimated their perceived mandates. The American people have used midterm and special elections to correct these misperceptions.

Jan 21, 2010 - David Hornestay

Cy Young won more major league games than any other pitcher. He also lost the most. Does his name symbolize the best in pitching?

Jan 14, 2010 - David Hornestay

Chase Utley's five home runs in the 2010 world series tied a record long associated with Reggie Jackson. Who held the record before them?

Jan 11, 2010 - David Hornestay

As more heralded stars sometimes struggled, a solid but unspectacular performer often stepped into the breach and helped sustain baseball's greatest dynasty.

Dec 22, 2009 - David Hornestay

It took a record-breaking performance by the Cleveland Indians in 1954 to end a record-breaking run of success by the New York Yankees.

Dec 1, 2009 - David Hornestay

It takes ability, personality, support, and luck to become President. Some who had much to offer never made it over the electoral hurdles.

Nov 25, 2009 - David Hornestay

An "accidental" President who antagonized the left and right wings of his party, Truman was given no chance of reelection. His upset win confounded the experts.

Nov 9, 2009 - David Hornestay

The World War II Chief of Staff successfully managed a two-front world conflict, attempted to make peace in China, then led U.S. responses to post-war challenges.

Oct 16, 2009 - David Hornestay

The crowning event of the baseball season has not always been exciting. But 104 years of high-level competition have left fans with many memorable thrills.

Oct 15, 2009 - David Hornestay

A powerful combination of hitters and pitchers gave New York a record number of wins and a World Series sweep in 1927. Many still consider them the best team ever.

Sep 24, 2009 - David Hornestay

One of the most powerful accusations hurled in politics to this day is McCarthyism. Who was McCarthy and why did the ism become a term of reproach?

Aug 13, 2009 - David Hornestay

Spud Chandler once numbered top managers, hitters, and catchers among his admirers. Now long forgotten, he still holds the record for best career winning percentage.

Aug 6, 2009 - David Hornestay