Christmas gift-giving is an ancient tradition that pre-dates the founding of Christianity. While many cultures include deep gift-giving customs, the Christian practice traces its roots back to ancient Rome. Saturn Connection Saturnalia was a festival to honor the god Saturn. Initially held on 17 December, in the late republic it… Read more“Map Monday, Christmas Gift-giving”
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Please DON’T Buy My Books…without Reading this Post
So, am I out of my mind, an author asking readers NOT to buy his books? That’s a bit like a politician asking you to vote for the opposition or kids asking to be sent to bed early. Is this some slick attempt at a reverse psychology marketing ploy? The… Read more“Please DON’T Buy My Books…without Reading this Post”
Map Monday, Most Impactful Invention by US State
What’s the most impactful invention from your state? Before we answer that question, lets look at some of history’s most impactful inventions. When asked about the most impactful invention, many archeologists choose agriculture. Farming generated a more stable food supply which permitted populations to grow. While most people worked the… Read more“Map Monday, Most Impactful Invention by US State”