Gabriel Prosser, born in 1776, was America’s Sparticus
David Owen September 29, 2016 Gabriel Prosser, born in 1776, was America’s Sparticus. The Spartacus Slave Revolt was in 73 to 71 BC. Known more properly as the “Third Servile War,” this rebellion was led by Spartacus, a Thracian slave who fought as a gladiator. Spartacus led Read More …
Tracing African Ancestry: What you can know for sure regardless of what you don’t know
David Owen September 16, 2016 West Africa has nine different ethnic groups, tied with Europe as being the most diverse place on Earth. Europe also has nine different ethnic groups. No other area on Earth has even close to nine. Some people Read More …
Thirteen years in the making, the National Museum of African American History and Culture will open its doors September 24, 2016
The Washington Post May 10, 2016 A dream for 100 years, the National Museum of African American History and Culture promises to become an instant favorite when it opens Sept. 24, its soaring spaces and magical views of the Mall Read More …
It’s 2016 and Progressivism should be alive and well except for one thing, The Rage Against The Machine.
David Owen September 10, 2016 It’s 2016 and Progressivism should be alive and well. Some of us remember the 1960’s. It was a time of euphoric idealism. Even though the World was not actually great, we thought things were great Read More …
Philippine military ramps up Abu Sayyaf offensive
APF August 30, 2016 Philippine military ramps up Abu Sayyaf offensive Philippine soldiers carry caskets containing bodies of colleagues killed in an encounter with Islamic extremist Abu Sayyaf group at Jolo airport on the island of Mindanao, on August 30, Read More …
An eccentric German built up a major sports brand and built a paradise in Africa
David Owen August 26, 2016 There is no way it is even remotely like Colonialism or exploitation like the past history of Africa. It could be a model for all of rural Africa to bring in money from tourism and to Read More …
The odd chance that growing up black in Nazi Germany was safer than growing up black in America: Part Two – America
David Owen August 21, 2016 This is a two part article. The title is The odd chance that growing up black in Nazi Germany was safer than growing up black in America. Part One is Growing up black in Nazi Germany. Part Read More …
The odd chance that growing up black in Nazi Germany was safer than growing up black in America: Part One – Germany
David Owen August 20, 2016 This is a two part article. The title is The odd chance that growing up black in Nazi Germany was safer than growing up black in America. There is a Part One and later a Part Read More …
The first black unit fighting in the Civil War: The Commander said they were the best soldiers in every respect.
David Owen August 18, 2016 This story is significant from a historical aspect and from a tourism aspect. The destinations are scenically spectacular. Here is one of the most spectacular lodges in the United States. This is the West, not the East. In the Read More …
About General George Custer
History Collection August 8, 2016 About General George Custer George Custer was born on December 5th, 1839, in, Ohio. He joined the US cavalry and was to become one of the best-known men in America. He was widely seen as Read More …