Though it’s the first official document for basic rights in the United States, the U.S. Constitution has an extensive history before, during, and after it was written. What do we know about the document beyond what was taught in elementary school? Let’s take a look...
Although the Irish are known for many things, people don’t often refer to their advanced legal system. But the fact remains that early Ireland was an excellent place for lawyers. Some might be surprised that there was even a wandering troupe of lawyers known as...
Although people often talk about “Draconian” laws when they’re alluding to legal structures they find too constrictive, few truly grasp the history behind their reference. All the way back in 621 BCE or thereabouts, a man named Draco reportedly...
Many of our laws are based on ancient texts that have been passed down through the centuries. One example is the Code of Hammurabi, which provides a basis for our civil court system. Hammurabi was a Babylonian king who reigned between the years 1792 to 1750 B.C....
