Matthew Jones

Matt is a history scholar and enthusiast originally from Massachusetts, USA. After obtaining a Bachelor's in US history from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, Matt traveled to Barcelona to study at the Barcelona Institute of International Studies, obtaining a Master's degree in International Development with a focus in political economy. Today, he focuses on creating high-quality history content for widespread consumption. He is a passionate believer in the repetitive nature of history, and considers it imperative to remain vigilant in our study of the past. When he's not pouring over primary and secondary sources, you can find him diving in the Florida Keys, hiking the White Mountains of New Hampshire, or scribbling poetry at a local coffee shop.

The American Revolution: The Dates, Causes, and Timeline in the Fight for Independence

by Matthew Jones

It’s April 18, 1775, in Boston, Massachusetts. The eve of the American Revolution, although you don’t know it yet. It’s been five years since you arrived with your family to the North American colonies, and while life has been tough, especially during the first years when you worked as an indentured servant to pay for …

The Haitian Revolution: The Slave Revolt Timeline in the Fight for Independence

by Matthew Jones

The end of the 18th century was a period of great change around the world. By 1776, Britain’s colonies in America — fueled by revolutionary rhetoric and Enlightenment thought that challenged the existing ideas about government and power — revolted and overthrew what many considered to be the most powerful nation in the world. And …