Category Archives: Forgotten History

The 1920 Wall Street Bombing -America’s 1st Terrorist Attack

As clocks struck Noon, and the bells of Trinity Church rang out on September 16th, 1920, a man ran from a wagon on Wall Street. A massive bomb exploded, tearing through New York City’s Financial District. The Wall Street bombing killed 38 people and injured hundreds more. The corner of Wall & Broad Streets wasContinue reading “The 1920 Wall Street Bombing -America’s 1st Terrorist Attack”

Iraq and Iran did not exist prior to World War I

For all their revolutions and wars over the last five decades, you must remember that Iraq and Iran are relatively new nations on the world scene.  Neither existed as we know them today prior to World Wars I and II.  Since then, these 2 very different Muslim nations, with similar sounding names, have had aContinue reading “Iraq and Iran did not exist prior to World War I”

Six Times History Repeated Itself

“Those who fail to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it.” – Philosopher George Santayana, Reason in Common Sense, 1905. Arguably, no truer words were ever written. For we humans have a terrible habit of not learning from our own mistakes, or those of others, for that matter. The past lessons of history areContinue reading “Six Times History Repeated Itself”

Casimir Pulaski, Polish Hero of the American Revolution

Polish nobleman Casimir Pulaski made a historic impact on the American Revolution.  He became a brigadier general in the U.S. Continental Army’s first cavalry. Pulaski brought with him experience, organization and proper training, becoming “Father of the American Cavalry” and a “Soldier of Liberty.” While fighting for the patriots in the Battle of Savannah in 1779,Continue reading “Casimir Pulaski, Polish Hero of the American Revolution”

Mad King Ludwig and Neuschwanstein Castle

‘Mad’ King Ludwig II of Bavaria was responsible for building some of the most impressive castles and palaces in all of Europe. Known as the “Fairytale King”, his Herrenchiemsee, Linderhof, and especially Neuschwanstein attract millions of visitors a year. His castles represent an operatic fantasy world built to escape from reality, which was ultimately hisContinue reading “Mad King Ludwig and Neuschwanstein Castle”

Milton Hershey and his Chocolate Factory

Before Willie Wonka there was Milton Hershey. He created one of America’s most beloved chocolate and candy brands. He made milk chocolate a treat Americans and those around the world could afford. In the process, he created a fortune. Hershey used his vast wealth for philanthropy rather than personal gain.  He built an extraordinary orphanage thatContinue reading “Milton Hershey and his Chocolate Factory”

How Saint Paul spread Christianity in the Roman Empire

Saint Paul is one of the most central figures in the religious history of the western world. Following his conversion from Judaism to Christianity, he travelled tens of thousands of miles around the Mediterranean Sea. During four, long missionary journeys, he spread the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.  It was Saint Paul who planted theContinue reading “How Saint Paul spread Christianity in the Roman Empire”

Smallpox and the American Revolution

During the 1700’s, smallpox epidemics raged throughout the American colonies. They would severely impact the new Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.  The first signs came during the early battles of the American Revolution in 1775-1776 – at the siege of Boston, the siege of Quebec, and Britain’s Virginia regiments.  These deadly outbreaks pushed WashingtonContinue reading “Smallpox and the American Revolution”