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History of the 40 Martyrs of Sebaste

Roman Empire vs. Christian Legionnaires

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History of the 40 Martyrs of Sebaste

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History of Daylight Saving Time

Why do we Spring forward?

6d ago

History of Daylight Saving Time

6d ago

History of Ash Wednesday

Where’s the Ash from?

Mar 5

History of Ash Wednesday

Mar 5

History of Mardi Gras

Why is it called Fat Tuesday?

Mar 4

History of Mardi Gras

Mar 4

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History of March

In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb?

Mar 1

History of March

Mar 1

History of Presidents Day

More than just Washington and Lincoln?

Feb 14

History of Presidents Day

Feb 14

Interview: What’s the History Behind Valentine’s Day?

Who was St. Valentine, where did the customs come from, why is it about romance?

Feb 13

Interview: What’s the History Behind Valentine’s Day?

Feb 13

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History of St. Valentine’s Day

The sacred and secular background to this ancient holiday

Feb 12

History of St. Valentine’s Day

Feb 12

History of The Beatles

Arrival in America February 7, 1964

Feb 7

History of The Beatles

Feb 7

History of the Super Bowl

A Humorous Look at the Religious Holiday

Feb 6

History of the Super Bowl

Feb 6

Bill Petro

Bill Petro

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Historian, technologist, blogger/podcaster. Former Silicon Valley tech exec. Author of articles on history, tech, pop culture, & travel. https://billpetro.com

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