Monthly Archives: April 2024

Road to Nowhere

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Mustang

A complete understanding of the past requires that we rely on three sciences: archeology, anthropology, and history.  Archeologists study human history by examining and analyzing the remains of humans, their settlements, and their creations.  Anthropologists seek to understand how ancient … Continue reading →

Posted in ANTIQUITY, BRITAIN, HISTORY | 6 Comments

Rome’s Greatest General

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Mustang

But first — Roman naming conventions required men to have at least two names: the praenomen (first name/given name) and nomen (principal name/gens).  The nomen usually ended in—ius.  Many men had a third name, the cognomen (additional name, nickname, frequently … Continue reading →

Posted in AFRICA, ANTIQUITY, EUROPE, HISTORY, MILITARY, Myths, RELIGION | 4 Comments

The Psychotic Emperor

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Mustang

Introduction His birth name was Gaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, and he was born on August 31, A.D. 12.  He is better known by his nickname, Caligula.  He was the third of six surviving children of Germanicus Julius Caesar, a Roman … Continue reading →

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The Gunfight of 1873

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Mustang

Jacksonville, Texas, began in 1847 as the town of Gum Creek.  A man named Jackson Smith built a home and blacksmith shop in the area and, in 1848, became the town’s postmaster.  Shortly afterward, Dr. William Jackson established a medical … Continue reading →

Posted in HISTORY, LONE STAR, OLD WEST, Texas | 3 Comments

Fort Boyard — Cannon Castle

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Mustang

The Cannon Castle is a fort located between the Île-d’Aix and the Île d’Oléron in the Pertuis d’Antioche straits on the west coast of France.  Lately, its only functional purpose has been to serve as a filming location for television game shows and as an example … Continue reading →

Posted in BRITAIN, EUROPE, France, HISTORY, MILITARY | 3 Comments