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Interesting Episodes in History No. 63

When the 19yr old Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier (the Marquis de Lafayette) boarded the Victoire headed to the Revolution in America, he already possessed an excellent education in the classics.  He had a full command of Latin, Greek, Hebrew … Continue reading

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The Last Supper

{March 14, 44 BCE} CAESAR:  Calpurnia!  I’m home! CALPURNIA: Waaaaaaaaaaah! CAESAR:  What is it now Calpurnia? CALPURNIA:  Waaaaaaaaaaaaah!  Oh, Julie I feel so horrible!  Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! CAESAR:  Settle down Calpurnia and ‘splain to me what happen’. CALPURNIA:  Well… I know that … Continue reading

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The Story Behind the Burr-Hamilton Duel

The historical record is clear. On July 11, 1804 Aaron Burr (then Vice-President of the United States) engaged in a duel with Alexander Hamilton (“Founding Father” and former Secretary of the Treasury) below the cliffs in Weehawken, NJ. Both men … Continue reading

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History Re-Visited: What Really Went Down in Sinai

  MOSES: The Lord has given us the take-out menu to the Manna From Heaven Dumpling and Noodle Shop.  How many want eggroll? DATHAN:  What about the Commandments, Moses?  We want Commandments! MOSES:  You want Commandments?  Are you nuts?  OK, I’ll … Continue reading

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