Greg's Business History

Exploring the people, ideas, and events that shaped business and history.

Tag: History

November 16, 2020

Mithridates VI, The Poison King

One of the most formidable enemies the Romans ever faced was Mithridates VI Eupator (135-63 BC), king of Pontus (the Black Sea coast of Anatolia, what is now Turkey). He was of Greek and Persian ancestry, and built up a powerful kingdom in Pontus and the Black Sea area. He had all the Romans and…
November 4, 2020

Hello Word

I am posting again… Just thinking about creating a new page called “Assorted Memories” today.Get on my page Greg’s Business History to read the following topics. Today’s Topic… I Squash Cockroaches, But…Assorted Memories A Grandfather Lesson…Episode One…Assorted Memories A Lesson for the Teach…Assorted Memories Deep knowledge,and happy reading.Like,comment and follow : Greg’s Business History.
October 21, 2020

Penal Colonies

Penal colonies are mostly a thing of the past, but once they were rather common. They were sometimes on distant island possessions from which escape was nearly impossible, and sometimes on continental possessions, just very far away. The best-known penal colony is Devil’s Island, off the coast of French Guiana, used as a dumping ground…
October 21, 2020

Popcorn

Most corn (that’s maize, to people outside the United States) will pop a little, but popcorn is a particular kind, grown to pop. Popping relates to the moisture content of a kernel, and under heat the moisture converts to steam and the kernel explodes just like the boiler of a steamship exploding. Typically popcorn is…
October 11, 2020

Hello Wold

I am posting again Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day. Today’s Topics…. *The King’s Broad Arrow…..History *The Marine Hymn….Oddities *American River Pirates…..History *The Real Robinson Crusoe….History Deep knowledge,everyday.Like,comment and follow : Greg’s Business History.Happy Reading.
October 3, 2020

Hello World

I am posting again “Developing a good work ethic is key. Apply yourself at whatever you do, whether you’re a janitor or taking your first summer job because that work ethic will be reflected in everything you do in life.” Today’s Topics… Oak and Old Ironsides….History Cherokee Confederate General Stand Watie… History Pajamas……Society and culture …