About the Minerva Forum:

The Minerva Forum is a nonpartisan think tank devoted to high-quality academic and policy research regarding the development and preservation of high civilization, it’s institutions, values, and cultural expressions. We publish high-quality academic papers, policy briefs, and essays intended to inform experts, policymakers, and the public about the preservation of humanity’s cultural inheritance and ensuring the integrity of civilization.


Jacobi LaChance

Jacobi Lachance is a current high school junior who serves as the founder and director of the Minerva Forum.  His work is primarily focused on the social, political, and economic implications of institutions, notably common law and private property rights. He takes additional interest in early United States history, E. Digby Baltzell’s sociology of class, and the interdisciplinary study of high culture.

Guy Davey

Guy Davey graduated with a master’s degree in modern history from Oxford Brookes University in 2015 and has since worked in various roles within the education sector. His research interests have previously covered national security, military history, and the psychological and social impact that war has upon both the military and civilian populations. Lately, he has also developed a strong fascination with culture and the philosophy of preserving shared traditions and institutions. He supports the Minerva Forum’s role in promoting a platform for discussion and an alternative outlet for academics to share their findings and research.