<p> Before we begin, I would like to thank Donovin Sprague Hump, Black Hills State University instructor, author and historian. Descendant of the main Hump and Crazy Horse family. In addition, <br /> Dave Reynolds for helping me with this research and to assist in some historical literature used for testing. <br /> conquistadors issued [...]
<p>Mercenary soldiers have been used by nation states since Biblical times. The Romans used Goth mercenaries to fight Hannibal and his Carthaginian army. The English used Celtic warriors to defend them against the Vikings. The British used Hessians during the Revolutionary War here in the United States. Mercenaries have enjoyed a very mixed reputation as [...]
The discovery of precious minerals and the subsequent growth of the Mining industry in Australia have greatly shaped the destiny of the country and its people. It has contributed significantly in the steady progress of the country since the early colonies in Australia.
“Modern” mining began with the discovery of coal by convicts in 1791, giving [...]
Who will host the 2016 Olympics? That’s the question on everyone’s mind today and people ask what the International Olympic Committee is thinking. The 2016 Summer Olympics, (officially “the Games of the XXXI Olympiad,”) are still just in the planning phase. Not much has been built yet. No homes have been prepared for the athletes, [...]