Why is Easter called Easter?
The etymology of Christmas is not that hard to see. It is the Christ-Mass. That works. …
Fan Favorite Posts
I wanted to highlight some of the posts that I have received the most positive feedback on.
January: A time to look both back and forward like a god with two faces… or why January is the first month of the year
I have had this little blog for nearly a year, and while I am not producing …
Happy Odin’s-Day…err…Wednesday…err Same Thing!
First…HUMP DAY! Next… The days of the week in English are based mostly on Norse Gods. …
World History as Shown Through Light
This is one of the most stunning images I have ever seen. In college …
I have an M.A. in Medieval History, and I Don’t Know When the Middle Ages Ended.
I do have a date that I hold to, but it is really just a place …
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The Oldest Colonized Settlement in the United States
While I don’t believe in the “Names and Dates” approach to history, (It turns the amazing tapestry …
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Fast Food is Much Older Than You Might Think
About ten years ago, I was lucky enough to have a chance to visit Pompeii. Walking …