As early as the Sixth century Cyrus, King of Persia, used carrier pigeons to communicate with various locations across his vast empire. Pigeons were also used during times of war to carry messages due to their homing ability as well as the speed and altitude levels they could … [Read more...]
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We Are Not Amused
Go back far enough in history and you will find court jesters or their equivalent in ancient China, Rome, and even within the Aztec civilization. Jesters also appeared in English culture serving as musicians, storytellers, performing physical comedy, and were often seen riding in front of troops … [Read more...]
In Support of Historical Diaries – Notable Events from 1945
When I was in the classroom testing was constantly being discussed in faculty and team meetings, in state legislatures, and in the halls of Congress in our nation’s capital. The discussions focused on why we should test, how to test, and how to interpret the data once the tests were completed. As … [Read more...]
The Man in the Red Jacket
After reading a few of the speeches given by a Seneca leader, I can see why his people began calling him Sagoyewatha (1750-1830) which translates to “He Keeps Them Awake” referring to his oratory skills. Earlier in life he was known as Otetiani (Always Ready), but by 1780, after speaking out for his … [Read more...]
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