Before Marco Polo: William of Rubruckâs Journey to Karakorum and Nestorian Christians, 1253â1255
After a Levantian crusade in 1253, Flemish Franciscan monk William of Rubruck ventured further east on the Silk Road by way of Constantinople and the Black Sea in search of the fabled Mongolian capital of Karakorum.
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Gallery: Herbs, Vegetables and a Lot of Fresh Air – Healthy Lifestyle in Medieval Times
During medieval times, leading a certain type of lifestyle could bring more balance, energy, joy, and happiness into your life.
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Davy Crockettâs âAutobiographiesâ: The Life and Legend in Literature  Â
In 1923 Charles Scribnerâs Sons, the famous New York-based publishing company founded in 1846 by Charles Scribner at the start of the Mexican-American War, released The Autobiography of Davy Crockett (1786-1836) â a work about the famous Tennessee frontiersman-turned politician who died in Texas at the Battle of the Alamo.
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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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When the Colt Revolver came to Texas: The Life of Swante Magnus Swenson Â
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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