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Tag Archives: Greece
Istanbul Not Constantinople
I was less than a year old when the song, “Istanbul Not Constantanople” was recorded by “The Four Lads”. I apparently picked up on the numerous airings of the song on the radio when I was an infant, because the … Continue reading
Posted in History, Politics
Tagged Angora, Ankara, Bynantium, Byzantine Empire, Constantinople, Greece, Istanbul, Ottoman Empire, Persioan Empire, Roman Empire, Turkey
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The Rise Of Rome (Book)
In case you’ve ever believed that the study of ancient Rome is a daunting drudgery, you’re probably not alone. Maybe you studied ancient history in school, but haven’t retained very much of it. Perhaps your curiosity about the Roman Republic … Continue reading
International Day Of Students
The Moratorium To End The Vietnam War was my introduction to student activism. Although I was still attending high school, I paid close attention to the daily toll of death and destruction going on in Southeast Asia. The tiny handful … Continue reading
Some Mugs
I decided to write a “puff” piece today because I thought I wouldn’t have to do much research on the topic. It’s a laid-back fall morning in Norfolk, Nebraska and I’m still a bit sleepy. I did a lot of … Continue reading
Posted in cultural highlights, Hobbies, Vintage Collectables
Tagged Greece, mugs, neolithic, Rome
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