Month: February 2023

News Stories

The Aesthetics of Mercantilism: 17th Century Business Casual

Business casual in the 17th century frequently involved, for example, ladies and gentlemen looking for something new and different that didn’t just serve to satisfy basic needs.

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News Stories

When the Colt Revolver came to Texas: The Life of Swante Magnus Swenson  

According to the esteemed historian of Texas, Walter Prescott Webb, Colonel Swante Magnus Swenson (1816-1896), an immigrant from Sweden to the United States, was the first person to introduce the Colt revolver to Texas.

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The White House “Mystery” Meeting: Santa Anna meets Andrew Jackson, 1836-1837

The Texas Revolution beginning in the fall of 1835 achieved its goal of independence after defeating General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto April 21, 1836.

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Down the Avenue News Stories

Every war is the result of stupidity – The Thoughts of Martial Philosopher Bruno Orozco León

Bruno Orozco León has been following the martial path for twenty seven years. The former bodyguard and security adviser is now an experienced martial artist and philosopher, the founder of CMBTVS Self Protection System. He shared with The History Avenue his thoughts on martial arts, history, war, writing…

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