Category Archives: History

Short History of New Mexico and Arizona

I love maps.  Especially very old maps.  I’ve always found them facinating and have acquired several antique maps for the “study” room at the house.  For this reason I love the blog Strange Maps.  This particular post about Arizona and New Mexico … Continue reading

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A Quick History Of St. Patrick

Although the haze of history conceals much about St. Patrick, this much is known: He was not even Irish. He was born in Roman Britain and kidnapped by Irish attackers and made a slave. After escaping captivity, Patrick returned to Britain and … Continue reading

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