Friendly Neighborhood Historian

What do we know about the life of this writer, publisher, printer, scientist, philosopher, inventor, and Founding Father? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-ben-franklin/ #BenFranklin #FoundingFather #History

What is the ancient origin of the adoption of the change from Quintilis? Who was Julius Caesar ? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-july/ #July #JuliusCaesar

How the second President of the United States, and writer of the Massachusetts State Constitution, helped create the Declaration of Independence. Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-the-4th-of-july-john-adams/ #JohnAdams #4thofJuly

A humorous look at the history of Father's Day , and how far back in history it goes. Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-fathers-day/ #FathersDay #Humor

What was the Normandy Invasion like 81 years ago, and how did it change the course of World War II? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-d-day/ #DDay81 #History #WWII

What happened to the various players – Pilate , Antipas , and the Sanhedrin – AFTER the events in the Easter story? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-the-players/ #Easter #Christianity

What are the origins of Easter, both Christian and non-Christian: where do the bunnies and eggs come from? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-easter/ #Easter #EasterEggs #EasterBunnies

What were the historical conditions surrounding the event of that day, what was involved with crucifixion? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-good-friday/ #GoodFriday #Easter #Crucifixion

How many trials did Jesus have? It was not just one, but a series throughout the night before and the morning of Good Friday. Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-the-trial/ #GoodFriday #Easter #TrialOfJesus

Luther's appearance before the most powerful ruler in Europe over 500 years ago, the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-the-diet-of-worms/ #DietOfWorms #MartinLuther #History

What is the meaning of the word? Does it mean Command, Beg, Pure, Shearing, Swear, or Green Thursday? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-maundy-thursday/ #MaundyThursday #ShereThursday #Easter

The history, significance, and traditions associated with this day in the Passion Week. Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-holy-wednesday/ #HolyWednesday #SpyWednesday #Easter

From historical sources, what do we know of the ruler of Galilee in 1st-century Israel, and why did Jesus call him That Fox? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-herod-antipas/ #HerodAntipas #Easter

What was Pilate's background before Good Friday? How did he rise to power, how did he use that power? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-pontius-pilate/ #PontiusPilate #Easter

Who was the Council, what was its origin, who make up the body, and what role did they play in Easter Week? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-the-sanhedrin/ #Sanhedrin #Easter

How does it start Holy Week, what was the geography of Jerusalem, who were the major players, what was at stake? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-palm-sunday/ #PalmSunday #Easter

When and where was the First Shot fired that began the American Civil War? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-the-civil-war-when-was-the-first-shot-2 #CivilWar

What historical climate in both Rome and Jerusalem impacted how events unfolded during Easter Week? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-easter-historical-climate/ #EasterWeek #PassionWeek

Pesach – when did it begin, how did the celebration change through the centuries, how is it connected with Easter. Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-passover #Passover #Pesach #LastSupper

What is the historical background across various countries and the modern exercise of this holiday? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-april-fools-day #AprilFoolsDay

Many people are asking: What's going on between the President & the Supreme Court? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-presidents-opposing-supreme-court #SupremeCourt #Presidents

What is the science and history of the Vernal Equinox; what are the major holidays that usher in Spring? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-spring #VernalEquinox #Spring #Science #History

What is the history of the St Joseph's Day holiday, and of Joseph himself? Why is this holiday not more popular? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-st-joseph #StJoseph #Italy #History

Was he British or Irish by birth? Learn his history, journey of faith, and historical impact on Ireland. Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-st-patricks-day #StPatrick #Ireland #Britain

The calendar significance of the Ides, and its epochal place in Roman history. Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-the-ides-of-march #IdesOfMarch #JuliusCaesar