March 2025
More Ghengis Kahn
29/03/25 10:16 Filed in: History
More on Ghengis Kahn before he was called this title name:
| The mighty conqueror Genghis Khan is one of history’s most formidable world leaders, but his legacy is far better known than his actual name. He was born to a ruling Mongol family and was given the name |
| In 1206, when Temüjin was in his late 30s to mid-40s (his birth year is the subject of debate), he gathered leaders — the ones he hadn’t killed — from all over the Mongolian Steppe to unite them as one nation, ready to conquer neighboring lands. At this assembly, called a kurultai, he was given the title of Genghis Khan. “ |
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Ryan and Simmons Singers
21/03/25 14:12 Filed in: Family
Ryan had his last competition earlier this week with his middle school, Simmons Singers, in Aberdeen. Here he is sided with his parents, Renee and David. He is also getting good grades at school.
Largest Empire in History
20/03/25 13:55 Filed in: History
This is hard to believe…
"There was a time when the sun never set on the British Empire and all roads led to Rome, but there has never been a larger contiguous land empire than that of the Mongols. Established in 1206 by Genghis Khan — who was born Temujin and whose name, also transliterated as Chinggis, means “universal ruler” — the empire eventually reached a size of at least 9 million square miles. To call this unlikely would be an understatement.
Temujin rose to power from a tumultuous childhood, and the Mongols were a nomadic people whose territorial expansion came about largely due to brutal military tactics and fierce pragmatism. At its peak, the empire included all of modern-day China and Mongolia in addition to parts of Armenia, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Korea, among others. (This map offers a sense of its vastness.)
For all of Genghis’ savvy, however, his descendants proved a fractious bunch who fought among themselves and oversaw his empire’s decline; with the exception of his grandson Kublai Khan, few others in the dynasty are recalled fondly. Even so, Genghis’ massive effect on the world might best be summarized by two staggering statistics: He was responsible for the deaths of as much as 11% of the world’s population at the time, and 1 in every 200 men living today are his direct descendants."
"There was a time when the sun never set on the British Empire and all roads led to Rome, but there has never been a larger contiguous land empire than that of the Mongols. Established in 1206 by Genghis Khan — who was born Temujin and whose name, also transliterated as Chinggis, means “universal ruler” — the empire eventually reached a size of at least 9 million square miles. To call this unlikely would be an understatement.
Temujin rose to power from a tumultuous childhood, and the Mongols were a nomadic people whose territorial expansion came about largely due to brutal military tactics and fierce pragmatism. At its peak, the empire included all of modern-day China and Mongolia in addition to parts of Armenia, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Korea, among others. (This map offers a sense of its vastness.)
For all of Genghis’ savvy, however, his descendants proved a fractious bunch who fought among themselves and oversaw his empire’s decline; with the exception of his grandson Kublai Khan, few others in the dynasty are recalled fondly. Even so, Genghis’ massive effect on the world might best be summarized by two staggering statistics: He was responsible for the deaths of as much as 11% of the world’s population at the time, and 1 in every 200 men living today are his direct descendants."
Worm Full Moon 2025
14/03/25 10:56 Filed in: Berlin
The "Worm" full moon was on display last evening. About 4 hours later the moon would be in full eclipse (only could stay up for a 1/2 eclipse part) that would be a "blood moon". It was amazing after a day of rain and hail that the sky cleared for awhile to allow a glimpse of the moon shining above the clouds.
Lincoln's Favorite Book
12/03/25 07:17 Filed in: History
I think I would have known this without seeing this reference come up. Lincoln was a great orator and much of his speeches developed the cadence and language from the Bible.
"Abraham Lincoln was an avid reader throughout his life, reading widely in subjects ranging from classical literature to world history. “A capacity, and taste, for reading,” he once said, “gives access to whatever has already been discovered by others.” The book Lincoln read most frequently was likely the King James Bible, which he could quote from freely. He was also a fan of Shakespeare and the Scottish poet Robert Burns. "
"Abraham Lincoln was an avid reader throughout his life, reading widely in subjects ranging from classical literature to world history. “A capacity, and taste, for reading,” he once said, “gives access to whatever has already been discovered by others.” The book Lincoln read most frequently was likely the King James Bible, which he could quote from freely. He was also a fan of Shakespeare and the Scottish poet Robert Burns. "
Ryan and Singing Trophy
02/03/25 13:25 Filed in: Personal
Ryan and his middle school put together a singing choir which Ryan was part of. The group went on Valentine's Day to sign in Sioux Falls, SD and won best choreography. Two nights ago they returned and did even more wonderfully to where they won the competition. Here is Ryan with the trophy.
(I have not posted much this month since have been sick with a bad respiratory and sinus infection.)
(I have not posted much this month since have been sick with a bad respiratory and sinus infection.)
