by Laurie Bluedorn | Aug 6, 2006 | History
Taken from Ancient History from Primary Sources: A Literary Timeline by Harvey and Laurie Bluedorn Vitruvius (Marcus Vitruvius Pollio) fl. late first century b.c. & early first century a.d. Vitruvius was a Roman writer, engineer, and architect for the Emperor...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Jun 26, 2006 | History
Arrian (Flavius Arrianus) C. A.D. 96-180 Arrian was a Greek, born in Nicomedia. Emperor Hadrian appointed him Governor of Cappadocia from A.D 131 to 137, and he saw some military service. Arrian is considered the prime historian of Alexander the Great, but since he...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Apr 4, 2006 | History, Reading Aloud
Tomorrow is Booker T. Washington’s birthday, and La Shawn Barber writes a piece summarizing his life and accomplishments. One of the best books I ever read aloud to the kids was his autobiography Up From Slavery.
by Laurie Bluedorn | Jan 15, 2006 | History, Reviews
Do you suppose that when we get to heaven there will be thousands of video rooms where we can watch reruns of history. In one room there will be a recording of Noah and his sons building the ark and caring for the animals during that year on the water. In another room...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Dec 3, 2005 | Funny, History
It has come to our attention that we neglected to add an important author to our book, Ancient History from Primary Sources: A Literary Timeline. Here is the information if you wish to add him: Aelvinus Presslianus FL. 50-60 B.C. Though only fragments of his writings...
