For over fifteen years, Michael Aubrecht has dedicated his studies to the histories of Major League Baseball, the Civil War and the Founding Fathers. He has published five books (to date) related to the War Between the States, as well as hundreds of essays for Baseball-Almanac, The Free Lance-Star, Mort Kunstler Enterprises, Civil War Historian and Patriots of the American Revolution. By day Michael works as a Technical Writer for the U.S. Marshals Service. In his spare time, he hosts "The Naked Historian" video series, introducing viewers to little-known historical sites in the Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania area. He recently co-produced the dramatic documentary The Angel of Marye's Heights and is now focusing his work entirely on the Colonial-period and Revolutionary War. A popular tour guide, speaker and radio guest, he is vice chairman of the National Civil War Life Foundation and the founder of The Jefferson Project. Michael is a happily married father of four, an ordained minister (ULC), a Libertarian, a proud member of Faith Writers and a supporter of the Civil War Preservation Trust. Visit his website at: www.pinstripepress.net.

The title BLOG, or DIE. comes from the famous “Join, or Die.” flag, based on a well-known political cartoon, created by Benjamin Franklin and first published in his Pennsylvania Gazette on May 9, 1754. It is in the spirit of Dr. Franklin’s call to action that this blog is dedicated. This site deals specifically with the politics, rebellion, and military affairs that guided our nation’s path toward securing liberty and freedom, as well as how these events and their participants are remembered today. Readers may also enjoy The Jefferson Project which was founded by Michael Aubrecht in 2008. The purpose of this blog is to share multi-racial perspectives through historical essays and personal thoughts on the life and legacy of Thomas Jefferson.