Tragedy and Farce
A Blog of History, Warfare, and Popular Culture
Recent Essays
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- A Defense of “Ameritrash” Board Games
- Ukraine and the Demographics of Siege Warfare
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About the blog and author
My name is Thomas Brodey, and I’m a student, writer, and enthusiastic accumulator of useless knowledge. Tragedy and Farce is a collection of my essays about history, pop culture, and the connections between the two. Warning: my content is often esoteric and niche, and may be inappropriate for STEM majors.