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
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.
What Really Created the Iconic American Cowboy in the Old West?
Cowboys are the quintessential, iconic emblem of the American outback, but how did they first emerge in old America?
The Reason Charles Martel Became Known as The Hammer
The formidable military leader Charles Martel earned the nickname “The Hammer” for his outstanding military achievements. But what were they?
How Did Saint Irenaeus Defeat the Gnostic Gospels?
Saint Irenaeus of Lyon was an important figure who helped decide which books were included in the New Testament.
Why the Ohio-Class Submarine is the Most Terrifying Warship Ever Built
As part of its nuclear deterrence strategy, the United States developed what is possibly the most terrifying warship ever built: the Ohio-class submarine.
How Did a Radical English Priest Spark a Secret Reformation Centuries Before Luther?
The 14th-century Catholic priest John Lollard had a profound influence on the Lollards, a proto-Protestant group who did much to promote Wycliffe’s reputation across England.