Posts Tagged ‘world history’
America: Just Another Ancient Rome? (Part 1)
Rome didn’t fall in a day. That’s a historical myth. On September 4, A.D. 476, the Western Roman Empire came to an end. At least that’s the date historians eventually…
Read MoreRome Sweet Rome: When Romans Stopped Being Romans (Part 2)
Part Two: When Romans Stopped Being Roman Imagine yourself living somewhere in the Roman Empire around A.D. 400. Your grandfather keeps telling you Rome isn’t what it used to be.…
Read MoreMission Drift: The Forgotten Story of the Y.M.C.A.
It did not begin with a gymnasium. There were no basketballs, no locker rooms, no swimming pools echoing with whistles and laughter. Long before the letters Y–M–C–A became synonymous with…
Read MoreValentine: The Bishop Who’s Love Made Him a Legend
Every February 14, Americans spend billions on roses, chocolate, jewelry, and dinner reservations. Kids pass out cards. Couples exchange gifts. Social media fills with hearts. But here’s the question: Who…
Read MoreAmerica: Are We Modern Romans Headed for Collapse?
It’s often said that Rome wasn’t built in a day… and that’s true. But it also didn’t collapse in a day. The reasons for its fall were influenced by certain…
Read MorePilgrims, the Mayflower and Squanto: The Real Story of Thanksgiving
This week we celebrate Thanksgiving Day. It’s a day we gather for turkey and dressing, sweet potatoes and pie. We’ll congregate with friends and family, watch football and…
Read MoreThe Day Teddy Made America a New Global Nation
In our global culture and shrinking world–thanks to cyber communications–it’s hard to believe there was a time (120 years ago) when few people ventured more than a day’s walk (20…
Read MoreHallelujah! Handel’s Messiah Arrives
On this date in 1742, Handel’s “Messiah” debuted. Today, it’s one of the world’s most renown, loved and most performed musical works. Fast fact: The entire score was completed in…
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