Monthly Archives: June 2024

The Very First World War — Part 1

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Mustang

Introduction The world’s very first World War began with a series of hostile conflicts in North America between 1609 and 1763.  History will recall these conflicts by several names, including the Beaver Wars, the Iroquois Wars, the French and Iroquois … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Bellevue

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Mustang

Most of the area in the Iowa territory was originally part of the Louisiana Purchase and part of the Missouri Territory.  When Missouri became a state in 1821, this area (along with The Dakotas) became an unorganized territory.  The area … Continue reading →

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The Power Fight

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Mustang

It was February 10, 1918, when a sheriff’s posse attempted to arrest a group of miners at their cabin in the Galiuro Mountains.  Four men were killed, including three lawmen and the owner of the cabin, Jeff Power.  Jeff’s sons, … Continue reading →

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Slavery

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Mustang

Look at any piece of land inhabited by human beings.  The size of that land doesn’t matter.  If people live on that land, it is theirs by right of occupation — until someone else comes along to dispossess them.  Because … Continue reading →

Posted in AFRICA, ANTIQUITY, EUROPE, HISTORY, INDENTURE & SLAVERY, MIDDLE AGES, MIDDLE EAST, RELIGION | 4 Comments