History Hound Travels

Vikings have long been considered the rapers and pillagers of the Old World, but they were alsotraders and colonists who helped shape Britain, and also the US. This site on Viking History is a must read for any history enthusiast. I’m assuming that’s everybody, for the purposes of this discussion

Webexhibits.org has many fine exhibits, but this one, Ancient Calendars, is just superb. There is an absolute wealth of information here, and rather than regurgitate it for you, I’m just going to send you to read it. After you read the articles on the linked page, check out the links in the sidebar. Totally worth your time. Haha–calendar/time. I slay myself.

I remember reading about the “Lost Continent of Atlantis”. I always wondered how in the world you could lose an entire continent. Of course that was before I knew about plate tectonics and such. Well, now I know a little more about the forces that can shape the earth, and so it makes a little more sense how one could lose a land mass that size.

Apparently, I’m not the only one fascinated by the concept of Atlantis (boy is that an understatement–I don’t know anyone who isn’t), because today, I was reading a bit over at AtlantisKingdom.com and he says that the Americas were once Atlantis. That’s right! In fact, he says that Tampa Florida was the royal city, saying:

Note: We know this about Atlantis because Plato described a mountain range, which descended toward the sea. The Appalachian Mountains fit the description, because they start near Atlanta, Georgia, which was the Center of Atlantis, and run along the coast to Canada. Florida also has many archeological sites, which can only be explained by the presence of an advanced civilization.

Harbour Island (in Tampa Bay) is the small island of Atlantis. Read Atlantis Conspiracy to get the complete story.

Now, he’s based his research on the dialogues of Plato, in particular the notes taken when Critias lectured before The Academy. The website is an interesting read, and will surely add fuel to your Atlantis fire.

During my blog travels today, I came across a post that need to be shared. Marisa has written an excellent piece on the Second Amendment, and I urge you most strongly to go read it.You will have much to think about when you are done.2nd amendment

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I think I have a plan, but I’m still not sure. Or perhaps I should say I have part of a plan?? My post yesterday reminded me of just how much I have learned about history by reading historical fiction. I think part of what I will do here is to review some of the books I have read for you. And also read some new ones. But just as part of my research, not out of any personal pleasure, LOL! Just Kidding with that one, as I am sure you realize.

I’ll also share some history sites that I have found on my internet travels. And finally, I’ll talk about actual people, places and things.

I love comments, and I love to answer questions. I am freakish enough to enjoy searching for answers, too, so please, do comment and ask whatever is on your mind.