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”
Category: History
Interview with Historical Fiction Author Kathryn Bashaar
Welcome to my blog interviews with novelists, poets, short story authors, scriptwriters, biographers, agents, publishers and more. Today’s is with author Kathryn Bashaar. Armen: Hello, Kathy. Please tell us something about yourself, and how you came to be an author. KATHY: I am a very rooted person. Married to the… Read more“Interview with Historical Fiction Author Kathryn Bashaar”
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”