Monthly Archives: May 2019

The Battle of Cinco de Mayo

Posted on May 5, 2019 by vanbraman

Did you know that Cinco de Mayo is a celebration in memory of a battle? The battle is known as the Battle of Puebla or the Battle of Cinco de Mayo. This painting is titled: Batalla de Puebla, 5 de … Continue reading →

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In the BAR XIV

Posted on May 4, 2019 by vanbraman

I have not written a post in my In the BAR series for several years, but tonight that is where my mind has wandered. The latest issue of Biblical Archaeology Review has an article about the mosaics at the Huqoq … Continue reading →

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