Chang and Eng were conjoined twins, once called ‘Siamese Twins,’ who were born in Siam (now named Thailand) in 1811 […]
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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..Bull Sharks in Illinois
There are persistent rumors of sharks in the Mississippi River and in the Great Lakes. There’s a problem with those […]
We Had a Religious Crimes Code from 1883 to 1933.
This Eagle Shaman photographed in 1908 by Edward Curtis may have violated the Religious Crimes Code of 1883. There’s concern […]