The Araucana is a breed of chicken originating in the Araucana region of Chile, although the fancy modern varieties are […]
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Greg's Business History
Ultimately, a real understanding of history means that we face nothing new under the sun.” – James Mattis...I created this blog to share things from history that I find interesting, amusing, informative, weird and otherwise worth knowing about. It will include nature, history, business, oddities and history that has been swept under the rug. I learn from history by writing about it; if you read it, even better. If you have any questions or comments about the content, please let me know..Spanish Asia and the Manila Galleon
The Manila Galleon is the name for a little-known but very important trade route that connected Spanish Mexico with Spanish […]
The Hornbook
A hornbook was once cutting-edge educational technology. Literally cutting. The horn was obtained from the horns of oxen, sheep and […]