Welcome to Jefferson, Texas, the small southwestern town with old-fashioned attractiveness that features charming elements that adds contrast to days gone by that is a bold reminder of another era that took place not so long ago. One-of-a-kind treasures can be found in any one of the unique gift or antique shops that line the ...
The Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834 was a favorite target for Charles Dickens; he never missed a chance to call attention to the law’s brutality or to deride its National Commissioners, its Boards of Guardians, and its petty officials (Brown 154). Few, of his major works fail to fire at least some satiric shots ...
Copan was original bought for $50 by John Lloyd Stephens, a small price to pay for a city that flourished as a Mayan center for nearly 700 years. After its establishment as a political entity in A.D. 160, at least sixteen notable rulers ruled the vast Copan valley and led Copan to its ultimate fate, ...
The Dred Scott Case of 1857 was on of the most influential court cases in in American history. It was an opportunity for abolitionists to win an early victory against the institution of slavery in the United States. Their failure to do that prolonged the abolition of slavery and added fuel to the ongoing feud ...
There are a few automatic air fresheners on the market that release fragrance either continuously or at timed intervals, but Glade Sense & Spray is different. It comes equipped with a smart motion sensor and only sprays when it senses movement in the room. So if no one is in the room moving around, the ...
Ramses II (reign 1279 BCE to 1213 BCE), also known as Ramesses the Great, was the eldest son of the great Egyptian pharaoh Seti I (reign 1290 BCE to 1279 BCE) by his chief queen Tuya. The third Egyptian pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty, he is often regarded as Egypt’s greatest, most celebrated, as well ...
Since the time of Ancient Greece, philosophers have attempted to define the ultimate reality of the universe. In these early times, two primary schools of thought formed with regard to this reality, or metaphysics. These were Idealism and Naturalism. Plato, the originator of Idealism, argued that basic thoughts, or ideals, formed the basis for all ...
While every U.S. president strives for greatness not everyone succeeds. Sometimes the pressure of the job is too much and the wrong decisions are made. Where will George W. Bush and Barack Obama stand in the annals of American history? Only time will tell. For now here is my list of the five worst presidents ...
These quotes from Langston Hughes are a tribute to mark the 40 year anniversary of his passing. Although I did not discover the writings of Mr. Hughes until the late 1960’s, I especially like his series of books about Jesse B. Semple, often called Simple, published in the 1950’s. This lead to finding and reading ...
On a clear summer day in June of 1775, 1,500 untrained American troops fought a losing battle against over 2,000 professional British soldiers. The confrontation was dubbed the Battle of Bunker Hill. The battle was fought under three generals, with foolish battle strategies, and became a strong foundation for the rest of the Revolution. The ...