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  • 1 week ago | ravallirepublic.com | Phil Connelly

    David Godwin, a pioneering leader with  the U.S. Forest Service during the early 20th century, played a foundational role in shaping modern wildland firefighting in the U.S. Though not as well known outside professional firefighting circles, Godwin’s work following the tragic Blackwater Fire of 1937 profoundly impacted how the federal government prepares for and responds to wildfires.

  • 2 weeks ago | ravallirepublic.com | Phil Connelly

    The tradition of popes taking new names upon their election is one of the most recognizable customs in the Roman Catholic Church. This practice dates back more than a millennium and carries deep symbolic meaning related to the identity, mission and spiritual focus of the new pope. The earliest recorded case of a pope changing his name occurred in 533 AD.

  • 3 weeks ago | ravallirepublic.com | Phil Connelly

    Hernán Cortés, the Spanish conquistador, is best known for leading the expedition that brought about the downfall of the Aztec Empire in 1521. While his military prowess is often the focus of his legacy, another important aspect of his encounter with the Aztecs was the introduction of cochineal, a valuable commodity that would play a significant role in European art, fashion, and trade for centuries.

  • 4 weeks ago | ravallirepublic.com | Phil Connelly

    George McJunkin (1851–1922) was an African American cowboy, rancher and amateur archaeologist whose extraordinary discovery transformed the understanding of prehistoric human history in North America. Rising from humble beginnings as an enslaved child, McJunkin became a respected figure in the American West and an inspiring example of how curiosity and determination can leave a lasting impact. McJunkin was born into slavery in Midway, Texas, in 1851.

  • 1 month ago | ravallirepublic.com | Phil Connelly

    This week, we're looking at the history of product names. Pepsi was originally called “Brad’s Drink” in 1893 by pharmacist Caleb Bradham. It was renamed Pepsi-Cola in 1898, derived from dyspepsia (indigestion), which it was marketed to relieve. "Cola” was added to reflect its main flavoring. Häagen-Dazs was invented in the Bronx in 1960 by Reuben and Rose Mattus. The name is completely made up — it doesn’t mean anything in Danish or any language.

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