Category Archives: History

Tea Party 245

Posted on December 16, 2018 by vanbraman

Did you know that today was the 245th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party? So here are a few tea thoughts that are wandering through my jet lagged mind today. To my current knowledge none of my ancestors took part … Continue reading →

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The Jena Pulverturm

Posted on December 12, 2018 by vanbraman

Back at the height of the Middle Age (ca. 1300) Jena, Germany was a walled city. Today you can still see some of the remains of the fortifications, including the four corner towers. I really need to someday write a … Continue reading →

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