St. Nicholas is the most renowned saint in Greek Orthodox tradition. He was the Bishop of Myra in 4th century in Asia Minor, imprisoned by Romans; preached against immorality and exposure of infants; defended the Trinity; confronted corrupt politicians; and was generous to the poor. But how did Saint Nicholas turn into our Santa Clause? Please read the following and youContinue reading “The Amazing History of Santa Claus”
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The Great Battle of Christmas
On Christmas Eve Genaeral Washington’s little army was camped there in the snow by the Deleware river. Congress had not provided them with any provisions, or clothing, or even shoes. Many were barefoot in the snow and leaving blood upon it. It was a desperate situation. A big army of brutal, highly trained Hessians, employedContinue reading “The Great Battle of Christmas”
The Amazing History of Basketball
This is not only a history of the invention and development of Basketball, it shows why Basketball was invented, it shows how Alonso Staggs developed the game of football, and how James Naismith started the NCAA and many other things in the sports that we play today. Most people have no idea that they allContinue reading “The Amazing History of Basketball”
The Real History of The YMCA
The YMCA has grown to be the oldest and largest youth charity in the world, with a membership of millions in 124 countries. In many places like in Hong Kong it has its own hotel where I have stayed several times. It even spawned the invention of Basketball and Volleyball. If you would like toContinue reading “The Real History of The YMCA”
Armenia – section two
In the first section on Armenia I related how that country was one of the most Christian in the world. In this section I cronicle how that caused them to become one of the most persecuted countries, ever, by the Musilms. What happened to them is one of the most stupendos atrocities in world history.Continue reading “Armenia – section two”
Armenia – section one
Most folks dont know about the very old civilization of the Armenians, and its very important part in world history. In fact, it is so important that I thought that you would want to know more about it. Its history is so colossal that I have needed to put it into two parts. Below isContinue reading “Armenia – section one”
The Amazing Marco Polo
Marco Polo traveled with his father and uncle the thousands of miles of the Silk Road by land from Europe all the way to China where Marco stayed for many years. The publication of his life experiences and travels there changed European history. Two hundred years later, even Christopher Columbus used this publication as hisContinue reading “The Amazing Marco Polo”
Veterans Day in America
On this Veterans Day, I have provided you below a brief history of this special Day. Do read it in honor of all those who have died defending our courntry. Ron The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, World War One ended. Though the “cease-fire,” called “Armistice,” was signedContinue reading “Veterans Day in America”
Elections
So, we held an “election” in America yesterday where we elected a new president and numerous elected represenatives. However, you may not know that the very word “election” was coined by the first churches in America and and was taken directly from the Holy Bible. Do read the following narative so that you will knowContinue reading “Elections”
Columbus – Amazing First Voyge
At the time of Columbus, most everyone thought that the earth was flat. No one had ever sailed as far as Columbus in the open ocean beyond the sight of land. So, after five weeks most of his sailors thougt that thy were for sure going to fall off of the earth. Following is theContinue reading “Columbus – Amazing First Voyge”
True Texan Tales 