Henry Flipper was born into slavery in 1856. A bright child, he went on to Atlanta University. While a freshman there, he received an appointment to West Point. He was one of five “colored cadets” that entered the military Read more
In 1519, Hernan Cortes landed in Mexico with 500 men, 100 sailors, and 16 horses. He burned his ships when he decided that his goal was the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan or bust. He hooked up with a maiden named Read more
On June 28, 1880, the notorious Australian outlaw Ned Kelly was captured. Ned Kelly’s father was sent to Australia from Ireland for stealing two pigs. As a boy, the young Ned saved another boy from drowning, but his future Read more
One of the most famous battles in American History occurred during the centennial year on June 25, 1876. For a long time it was called “Custer’s Last Stand”, but today it is correctly titled the Battle of Little Bighorn. Here Read more
Recently I started a debate over who was the best Roman general. I proposed Scipio Africanus as the best and many proposed others, particularly Julius Caesar. I think that those who support Caesar certainly have plenty of evidence to back Read more
Erich Paul Remark was born in Germany on June 22, 1898. He was born to a working-class family and was the third of four children. He was drafted into the German army at age 18 in June, 1917. He Read more
Lizzie Borden took an axe And gave her mother 40 whacks When she saw what she had done She gave her father 41 Andrew Borden now is Read more
Catherine was the daughter of Lorenzo the Magnificent who ruled Florence. She was orphaned when both parents died within weeks of her birth. When her family was overthrown at age 8, she was taken hostage and shuffled from nunnery Read more
One of the most remarkable women in British history was Aethelflaed (869-918). She was the daughter of Alfred the Great. He was considered great because he defeated the Danes and pushed them into northern England. He ruled Wessex wisely Read more