About Ryan Watson
Ryan is a husband, father, and occasional writer interested in Christian theology, history, and religion in general.
Education
MA History
Louisiana Tech University, 2004
BA History
Louisiana Tech University, 2001
Areas of Expertise
About Ryan Watson
Ryan is a husband, father, and occasional writer interested in Christian theology, history, and religion in general.
Education
MA History
Louisiana Tech University, 2004
BA History
Louisiana Tech University, 2001
Areas of Expertise
How the White Ship Disaster Brought King Stephen to the English Throne
Despite not being in line for the throne, Stephen of Blois became King of England in 1135.
Why Did Democratic Finland Fight alongside Nazi Germany in World War II?
In the 1930s, the Northern European country of Finland found itself in an unappealing geographic and political situation – between Soviet Russia and Nazi Germany.
Why the Soviets Stopped the Largest Nuclear Bomb in History From Being Twice as Big
The Soviet Union built a nuclear weapon thousands of times more powerful than Hiroshima, yet this monstrous “Tsar Bomba” helped usher in an era of peace.
What Are the Oldest Known Pieces of Furniture in Human History?
We might take much of the furniture we use today for granted, but it has a long and rich history tied to the development of human civilization.
How Pepin the Short Built an Empire and Reshaped Medieval Europe
The father of Charlemagne, Pepin “the Short,” made valuable contributions not just to French, but to papal history as well.
What Is the Gospel of Peter and Why Was It Left Out of the Bible?
The 2nd-century Gospel of Peter caused significant controversy by detailing the crucifixion with changes deemed heretical.
Why did Democratic Finland Fight alongside Nazi Germany in World War II?
In the 1930s, the Northern European country of Finland found itself in an unappealing geographic and political situation – between Soviet Russia and Nazi Germany.
How Scotland Defied Rome to Forge Its Own Church
The Scottish Reformation was one of Scotland’s most momentous events, but how did it actually begin?
Why the Soviets Stopped the Largest Nuclear Bomb in History From Being Twice as Big
The Soviet Union built a nuclear weapon thousands of times more powerful than Hiroshima, yet this monstrous “Tsar Bomba” helped usher in an era of peace.
Why Was Frontier Medicine Such a Nightmare of Epidemics, Quacks, and Dirty Scalpels?
Medicine on America’s frontier was a challenge involving unqualified practitioners, snake oil, and rampant disease.
Where Did Legendary Christian Myths Like King Arthur and St George Actually Originate?
Explore some of the most fascinating myths and legends that are rooted within the Biblical canon.
How Pearl Hart Bagged a $16,000 Desert Score and Became the Frontier’s Top Bandit
Among the notorious criminals of the Wild West was a woman who made a living as an outlaw and robbed a stagecoach.