Ryan is a contributing writer who’s never lost his passion for history. Especially interested in the intersection of conflict and identity, Ryan has also worked as a scriptwriter for various political, history, and true crime YouTube channels. He holds BAs in History and Political Science from Oakland University. In his spare time, Ryan enjoys playing video games, reading mythology, and watching all the documentaries he can get his hands on.
Areas of Expertise
How George Washington Used the Fabian Strategy During the Revolution
Faced with destruction after the Battle of Long Island, George Washington changed tact and avoided direct battles with the British.
The Culper Ring: How Espionage Won the American Revolution
The Continental Army’s victory was primarily won off the battlefield in a shadowy, back-and-forth battle between lone operatives operating deep behind enemy lines.
A Modern Sacred Band? Homosexuality in Nazi Germany
Homosexuality was illegal in Nazi Germany. However, history paints a far more nuanced picture of same-sex relations in the Third Reich.
How Did the Tet Offensive Impact American Morale?
Despite initial setbacks, the US defeated the Tet Offensive. But did it cause President Johnson to lose the war on the home front?
Baron Von Steuben: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell During the USA’s Founding
Homosexuality was punishable by death in all 13 of the new United States. One man, however, was deemed far too valuable to lose to “rumors.”