Showing posts with label history. Show all posts
Showing posts with label history. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

American History: 3 Patriots Who Helped Make America Great!

Speaking as an American, it is my opinion and firm belief that America may not be a perfect nation but it is a great nation. I believe that it is our country’s diversity that contributes to its strength. Sadly, our diversity also creates a weak link in the chain of humanity. But rather than dwell on the negatives, it is better to shine a light on the positives. That's what Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, and Martin Luther King Jr. did. 




Friday, May 26, 2023

World History: Alexander the Great: God-King or Mere Mortal?

My father will get ahead of me in everything, and will leave nothing great for me to do.” Alexander the Great said these words when he heard of his father's conquests. Clearly, Alexander the Great was not a prophet. But he does hold a place in history as being one of the most exceptional political and military leaders.

Alexander the Great also said, "Sex and sleep alone make me conscious that I am mortal."






Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Does It Always Take a Revolution to Change the World?

Excerpt: "The world stage has become very crowded and America, France, Russia, and China would be foolish to believe that they can dominate. They need to work diligently to maintain good relations with these various countries who also have a prominent role to play in shaping the history of humankind."

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Sunday, May 9, 2021

Religion: Father Abraham Had Many Sons

The name Abraham means "father of a multitude". Ishmael and Isaac were the sons of the Hebrew patriarch Abraham. 
  • Ishmael was the first son. His mother was Hagar, Sarah’s Egyptian maidservant. 
  • Isaac’s mother was Sarah, Abraham’s wife. 
Both sons buried their father and then separated from each other – on peaceful terms (we think) - to live their own lives. Ishmael and his offspring lived as nomads in northern Arabia. 
  • Should we also mention the children of Keturah?
Abraham's physical descendants are innumerable. When you add in those who claim to be his spiritual offspring, he is indeed the "father of a multitude".
Genealogy of Abraham

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Ancient History: People and Places: Did Alexander the Great Think He Was Great?

Alexander the Great, a historical figure that many people like to write or talk about. Name written in history or not, every human being is just an A-O-P (“another ordinary person.”) Most ordinary people and extraordinary people usually want the same thing. To be happy.

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Interesting Tweets About Alexander the Great






Thursday, July 30, 2020

History: Witchcraft: Past and Present

Science? Philosophy? Religion? Exploring your religious options? Some say witchcraft is a religion. Let's explore this. We'll start with the witch-hunting madness that began in The Middle Ages and work our way up to the present day.  


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Interesting Related Reading:

  • Are Witches Real? | Time ~ Yes, says Pam Grossman, author of 'Waking the Witch' and self-described witch. "The witch is a notorious shape-shifter, and she comes in many guises," she writes.
  • An account of the Salem witchcraft investigations, trials, andaftermath. ~ An account of the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692. A Commentary by Douglas Linder - An account of the Salem witchcraft investigations, trials, and aftermath. One-page account, but a fascinating read!
  • Eighteen years of being a victim of witchcraft ~ My brother's story on being a victim of witchcraft is hard to believe. I'm still thinking if those symptoms that happened on me, too, seemed so surreal. Bizarre things are happening these days. Films, writings and personal accounts on demonic possess
  • The 18th Century Vampire Controversy ~ Throughout the 1700s, a vampire epidemic overtook Europe. Clerics, monarchs and even the cynical philosopher Voltaire had their say, before the panic finally abated.
  • Nicolas Flamel The Immortal Alchemist ~ Nicolas Flamel the true story of the Alchemist who achieved Immortality. Did Nicolas turn base metal into gold? And what is the story behind the secret books that reveal how he lived forever?

Friday, July 3, 2020

Contributor at Article Writing Jobs

I have been invited to become a regular contributor at Article Writing Jobs, a new content site that just started in June 2020.  So far I have published articles on the following topics. 
  • British Mystery TV Shows 
  • Female Violinists 

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