Tag Archives: history resources
Thoughts on Pliny’s Letters 10.96-97

Thoughts on Pliny’s Letters 10.96-97

Posted 03 July 2009 | By jwal | Categories: history, theology | 6 Comments

Primary sources help us understand the power and significance of past events. This post examines Pliny the Younger’s letter to the Roman Emperor Trajan. This letter provides us with an extra-biblical glimpse into the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire.

Get yourself a cup of coffee, take a few minutes out of your busy day and do some healthy reading.

Thoughts on the Industrial Revolution

Thoughts on the Industrial Revolution

Posted 03 February 2009 | By jwal | Categories: history | 17 Comments

The Industrial Revolution is considered to be a turning point in world history. The discussion on this post is centered around the following question:

“Did the benefits of the Industrial Revolution outweigh the negative changes that took place in society?”

Note: This post is part of a WHII course assignment. If you are not a member of the WHII class and have some thoughts to share, feel free to comment.

A Free Stylized Hieroglyphic Alphabet

A Free Stylized Hieroglyphic Alphabet

Posted 27 December 2008 | By jwal | Categories: history, spotlight, web design | 1 Comment

This simple, designer-friendly Egyptian hieroglyphic alphabet is free for public consumption. Download the alphabet in PDF or Illustrator format, and start having some fun.

For those interested in learning how to read Egyptian hieroglyphics, scroll down to the bottom of the post for some helpful resources.