American Downfall – Page 9 – Past empires. Present America. Same warning signs.

The Coin That Lied: Rome’s Economic Downfall Echoes Today

By Shamus Gerry III * The Modern Mystery The air in America today is thick with a strange, unsettling contradiction. On one hand, you hear the triumphant pronouncements from the halls of power. We are told the economy is strong, perhaps even in a "golden age." The official numbers are polished and presented with...

When the Richest Man in History Denied Inflation: Mansa Musa’s 1324 Economic Disaster That Mirrors Trump’s ‘Con Job’ Claim

"I think affordability is the greatest con job." Those were the words from President Trump at the White House recently, a stunning dismissal of the crushing economic reality facing millions of Americans. While the President insists he has lowered prices, a recent Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll found that a staggering 62...

‘Kill Them All’: How a Modern US Military Strike Echoes the Brutal Logic of the Mongol Horde

A chilling directive, allegedly issued from the highest levels of the American government, has cast a dark shadow over the nation’s military conduct. The order, “kill them all,” reportedly given during a September 2nd strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, resulted in the deaths of eleven individuals,...

When the King’s Eyes Go Blind: The 2,500-Year-Old Persian Playbook Trump is Using to Dismantle America

WASHINGTON D.C. – In a move that could shatter 90 years of American political stability, the Supreme Court is currently weighing a case that strikes at the very heart of our republic: can a president fire anyone he wants? On December 8, 2025, the nation’s highest court heard arguments in Trump...

The Tariff Trap: How an Ancient African Kingdom’s Collapse Foretells the Danger of Trump’s Economic Gamble

The Modern Mystery Just this week, President Trump stood on a stage in Pennsylvania, a state ravaged by the economic whiplash of his own policies, and declared with a straight face that concerns about affordability are a “hoax.” Mere hours later, his administration announced a $12 billion bailout for American farmers, the...

When Sultans Controlled the Money: The 440-Year-Old Warning About Trump and the Fed

''' A special report from Shamus Gerry III Just this week, a chilling phrase echoed from the highest echelons of American power, a phrase that should send a shiver down the spine of every citizen who believes in sound money and stable governance: the President of the United States believes he “certainly...

The Emperor’s New Bonus: A 2,000-Year-Old Warning About Trump’s “Warrior Dividend”

In the grand theater of American politics, where spectacle often eclipses substance, a new act unfolded this week that felt both shockingly brazen and eerily familiar. On December 18th, President Donald Trump, with all the fanfare of a benevolent king, announced a surprise “warrior dividend” for the nation’s troops –...

The Gold That Broke Cairo: A 700-Year-Old Warning About Government Promises

Lisa Frankenfeld, a 62-year-old office manager for her husband’s chiropractic practice in New Jersey, lies awake at night. She’s not worried about a sudden illness or accident; she’s worried about what comes after. Starting in January, she and her husband, the very healthcare provider she works alongside, will be uninsured....

When The King Abandons His People: A 2,300-Year-Old Warning

By Shamus Gerry III Lisa Frankenfeld, a 62-year-old office manager in New Jersey, can’t sleep at night. She and her husband run a small chiropractic practice, and for years, they’ve relied on the Affordable Care Act to make their health insurance manageable. But now, that promise has been broken. Congress, in a fit...

The Republic of Ruin: How America’s New Trade Wars Echo the Fatal Rivalry of Venice and Genoa

By Shamus Gerry III The Hook (Modern Problem) The year 2026 has begun with a new wave of economic nationalism, driven by the implementation of President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" and its associated tariffs. The stated goal is simple: protect American jobs, boost domestic manufacturing, and ensure a trade surplus. The news...