Aaron is a historian, museum specialist, and writer. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from West Chester University with a BA in History. Aaron served on local commissions and presented at regional and national public history and education conferences. He enjoys researching and interpreting all aspects of history, from local to global scale.
Education
BA History — West Chester University, 2022
Areas of Expertise
Alexander Gardner: The Man Who Captured the Civil War
Alexander Gardner was a photographer who captured the United States during its Civil War and the expansion into the American West.
Discover Caral-Supe: The Cradle of Civilization in the Americas
The Caral-Supe civilization developed independently in Peru 5,000 years ago. Uniquely, it may have relied on marine rather than agricultural resources.
Was Mark Twain Really a Confederate?
Mark Twain is one of America’s most celebrated authors. He served against the Union during the Civil War. Where did his true allegiance lie?
Alexander Hamilton: From Orphan to Founding Father
Alexander Hamilton’s political prowess and financial vision helped unite the thirteen states into a single country poised to become a force on the world stage.
College Culture in the US & The Vietnam War: An Unlikely Connection
US military intervention in Vietnam initially provoked little discourse among the American public. As the Vietnam War escalated, college communities rallied to oppose the conflict.
Benedict Arnold: The Epitome of Betrayal
The American Revolution arose as thirteen British colonies fought for independence. Not everyone supported the cause, specifically Benedict Arnold, who became history’s most infamous turncoat.
The Banana Wars: How the US Plundered Central America
The Banana Wars were a series of US military interventions in Latin America from 1898 to 1934. Why are they relatively understudied, and why are they called banana wars?
What Is a Banana Republic?
Banana republics are Central American and Caribbean nations exploited by multinational businesses and imperialist governments.
Was the Spanish Influenza the First Global Pandemic in the Modern Era?
Spanish Influenza inflicted a terrible toll on a world wrecked by the First World War. Was it the first global pandemic of modern times?
7 Facts About Banana Republics & Their Role in History and Politics
The establishment of banana republics reveals much about imperialism and the history of the Western Hemisphere. Here are 7 facts you may not know.
How Did Tropical Fruits Become Commonplace in the USA?
Innovations of the late 1800s revolutionized American commerce and trade. Industrialists provided consumers access to tropical fruits while exploiting the labor of Caribbean populations.