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”
Author Archives: Ron Linam
“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”
The Amazing Dr. Livingstone
I am sure you have heard of David Livingstone, the famous missionary to Africa. However, not much has been written about him in recent times. In his travels of 29,000 miles back and forth across Africa he introduced Christianity to the people of a plethora of tribes; most of whom had never even hear ofContinue reading “The Amazing Dr. Livingstone”
Georgia
The history of this great state is just amazing, especially its Christian history which was so integral to its founding. I find it so interesting that I have compiled a synopsis of that history from the time before its founding as a colony to the 20th Century. If you would like to know about thisContinue reading “Georgia”
John Quincy Adams
This great man was so very influential in American history. He not only was President of the Unite States, he was one of the only patriots who not only knew all of the Founding Fathers, including George Washington, but also knew Abraham Lincoln. I think you would be interested in the fact that he wasContinue reading “John Quincy Adams”
The Real Origin of Americas Government
Very few people know the real origin of America’s government. It is the origin of the Pilgrim’s Compact and the origin of the Colonial pastors sermons from which our Constitution was patterned. I really want you to know it. So, if you will read the following, you will for sure know: Ron Continue reading “The Real Origin of Americas Government”
Virginia – First English Colony in Ameria
Many colonies were attempted in America. The Pilgimes, without a Charter, even formed their own government structure. Yet, most all were wiped out by the indians. However, Virginia was the first English colony in America that lasted. Its history is rather amazing, especially its religious history. I thought you may be interested in reading aboutContinue reading “Virginia – First English Colony in Ameria”
Elizabeth I, Virgin Queen of England
Most people in the United States know amost nothing about the Virgin Queen of England. However, if she had not risen up and called upon God to assist her in destroying the great Spanish Armade anchored right there on the shores of England, there would not have been 13 Colonies in America and no UnitedContinue reading “Elizabeth I, Virgin Queen of England”
How We Almost Lost Our Great American Republic
It says in the Bible that God is not just interested, but involved in the affairs of nations. Many of us firmly believe that He was explicitly involved in the outcome of the last Presidential Election. We had almost lost our great American Republic. Most don’t know how close that was. So that such neverContinue reading “How We Almost Lost Our Great American Republic”
True Texan Tales 