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”
Author Archives: Ron Linam
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”
The Greatest Betrayal in American History
Most folks have heard about Benedict Arnold and that he was a traitor, but don’t know much else about him. Below I have provided you the amazing details of what he did and how he was discovered and what happened to him. Do read it and be informed. Since photography had not been invented whenContinue reading “The Greatest Betrayal in American History”
Amazing Story from WW II
This is the story of how the Senior Pilot who led the attack on Pearl Harbor later amazingly became a Christian and became a Christian Evangelist. Do read this and be inspired: Japanese Emperor Meiji allowed many freedoms during the Meiji Restoration, 1868-1912. The country industrialized, adopted many Western ideas, allowed voting, ended feudalism, permitted private citizens toContinue reading “Amazing Story from WW II”
American Indians – Greed vs. The Gospel
Throughout history, in the United States there have been two competing factions as respects the native American Indians: Those who wanted to lead them to Jesus and understand the Gospel vs. those who wanted to exploit them and take their lands. Following is a brief history of both factions: Ron Throughout history, there have beenContinue reading “American Indians – Greed vs. The Gospel”
First Prayer in U.S. Congress
Yes, each session of the U.S. Congress starts with a prayer, but this is the amazing story of the very first prayer and its history. Do read this and be inspired: The First Session of the First Continental Congress opened in September of 1774 with a prayer in Carpenter’s Hall, Philadelphia. America was being threatened by the most powerful monarch in the world, Britain’s KingContinue reading “First Prayer in U.S. Congress”
The Amazing Will Rogers
Will Rogers was one of the most popular men in America. He was invited to be governor of Oklahoma. He did agree to be Mayor of Beverly Hills. His column in the New York Times reached 40 million readers. The US Post Office even created two stamps of him. As a Cherokee Indian cowboy heContinue reading “The Amazing Will Rogers”
Really – What is a Republic
This is Constitution Week in America. In that context I have provided you the following: The most common form of government in world history is power concentrated into the hands of one person. The most common form of government in world history is power concentrated into the hands of one person. This person is called by different names in different countries: King, Khan,Continue reading “Really – What is a Republic”
True Texan Tales 