The rulers of 17th century Europe had trouble colonizing Canada. A freezing, harsh, rugged and unexplored land, Canada was not too likeable for England, France and Spain. But those who did go to Canada found a flourishing system of trade and recognized that it could be an economic boon. The fur trade: The Indian tribes... Continue Reading →
Canada has no ancient buildings or monuments, no written records or large-scale conquering civilizations. Our history is not carved in stone. European nations and others in the Old World have long written histories, have seen the rise of large civilizations and have constructed large, ancient cities. We are unique in another way. Our history is... Continue Reading →
Long before the Europeans arrived in Canada, there were people already living here. Their ancestors were nomads who crossed the Bering Strait from Siberia around 20,000 to 40,000 years ago. These rugged and brave people settled in the frozen wastelands of northern Alaska and the Yukon. It is a wonder that they were able to... Continue Reading →
"The national voice of Canada is muted" said the writer George Woodcock many years ago. Canadians often leave it to foreigners to glorify their land before they themselves join in. In 1946, Field Marshal Lord Montgomery noted about Canada: "I saw a great and wonderful country; a land containing in its soil everything that a... Continue Reading →
I wanted to write this for Canada Day 3 days ago, but I lost track of time so I am posting it today (which ironically is American Independence Day, Lol! Happy Independence Day to our American neighbors!) I also want this post to segue into a series of articles that will explore Canadian history. This... Continue Reading →
Theodogan, un hombre de 18 años, vió los cien soldados Morgalianos marchando a su ciudad, Nelandros, desde la puerta de su granja. Sudaba en su quitón blanco sin mangas por el calor de la tarde. Curioso, se retiró de su casa y camino por los verdes campos abiertos para seguir el pequeño ejército. Desde la... Continue Reading →
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio was an Italian painter who was active in Rome, Naples, Malta and Sicily between the years 1592 and 1610. His paintings, which combine a realistic observation of the human state with both its physical and emotional parts and a dramatic use of light, greatly influenced the Baroque genre. Michelangelo Merisi da... Continue Reading →
Background Early Life Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15, 1769 in the island of Corsica to an undistinguished noble family of Italian descent. The island had been bought by France a year before Napoleon was born. He was sent to France at the age of ten for his education. He trained for a career... Continue Reading →
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