(How we measure time has an interesting history. Here I have recorded for you the history of how we now measure time across the world. Do study it so that you will always know how we got here:) Prior to the invention of clocks, watches and digital devices, people all over the world looked to the position of the sun,Continue reading “The Amazing History of Time”
Author Archives: Ron Linam
Memorial Day in America
May 25, 2025 is Memorial Day in America. It is the national holiday to honor those who have died in the U.S Military. Below, I have chronicled its history for you to aid you in celebrating it. The actual founding of Memorial Day in America started with the ending of World War One. On theContinue reading “Memorial Day in America”
The Worst Supreme Court Decision in History
On September 21, 1996 the US Congress passed the Defense of Marriage Act. It was one of the most important and wonderful laws passed by Congress in modern times. Then, on June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court rendered its landmark Obergefell vs. Hodges decision which voided and wiped out the Defense of MarriageContinue reading “The Worst Supreme Court Decision in History”
The Real History of Mother’s Day
(Tomorrow is Mother’s Day in America. So, I thought it would be very appropriate for me to give you the real history of the founding of that day in America. Do read it below so that you will know.) After the Civil War, abolitionist Julia Ward Howe, writer of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic, led a Mother’sContinue reading “The Real History of Mother’s Day”
The Amazing Francis Asbury
(This amazing man, who you have probably never even heard of, was so important if not more so, than anyone else in the founding of America. Do, for sure, learn about him here:) In 1735, a young Oxford graduate named John Wesley was sent as the Anglican minister to the new American Colony of Georgia. He sailed on a shipContinue reading “The Amazing Francis Asbury”
Squanto
To aid the founding of America, God himself prepared a special man to make it happen. Without him and God’s preparation of him, the Pilgrims would never have survived at all. Do read about this amazing man and God’s miraculous preparation of him for the founding of America below: The Amazing Squanto In November ofContinue reading “Squanto”
America – Blessed by God
There has never been a nation like America in all of history. When you go through its history, in all honesty you must come to the conclusion that it has been blessed by God. I really think that I can show you why. If you would like to see if you agree with me, doContinue reading “America – Blessed by God”
The History of Writing
The “Times Complete History of the World” states: “No mention of a date appears before the start of human civilization about 5,000 years ago and the beginning of a written or pictorial history.” “The part of Mesopotamia, the land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, the ‘city’ was invented. It was here that we learned how to write.” Writing was firstContinue reading “The History of Writing”
“Taps”
We have heard the music “Taps” played all our lives. It is most always played by a bugle at military funerals and at many other occasions. Its sound is so plaintive that it almost seems emotional. However, most have never heard of its origin. I find its origin so interesting, that I wanted you toContinue reading ““Taps””
Man First Conquers Space
Elon Musk has reenergized America in the interest of exploring space. Brilliant young engineers are once again volunteering to become astronauts. So, I thought it would be prescient to review the history of when we first conquered space and walked on the moon. In compiling this I was amazed to discover how everyone of theContinue reading “Man First Conquers Space”
True Texan Tales 