Geronimo was quite an infamous Native American. From birth to burial, he led an exciting life. Throughout his travels he acquired the nickname “The worst Indian who ever lived” from white settlers, but how did he get such a nickname? Well, he was a major influence in the Apache-conflict. He staged many raids and attacks on the U.S and Mexican armies. Surprisingly, Geronimo was not a chief, he was a medicine man. He was well respected in his tribe and by others. Geronimo, also

The Midnight Riders - “Silence only encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” -Elie Wiesel Communication is the hallmark of human interaction. History tilts upon conversations or actions in which the spoken word stands as the critical element. Without it, the American Revolution would have been lost many times over. In our daily lives we come across dozens of people with whom we must converse, and it we do not get our points across miscommunication could lead to disaste

What does peace mean in America? Does it mean that most of the people in the country agree with the president and his laws and beliefs? Does it mean that we aren’t currently fighting any wars? Before we make any conclusions, let’s look at a time of peace in one of the most bloodthirsty nations in the ancient world: The Roman Empire. The emperor Julius Caesar had overthrown the Roman Council, making him the most powerful man in the entire Roman Empire. Before the reign of Caes

His name in English was Amos Fortune and his birth name was At-mun. Amos was born in 1710, and he was a prince of the At-mun-shi tribe. He was fifteen when he was captured by slave hunters in 1725 and brought to Massachusetts. There he was sold to Caleb Copeland. When he turned sixty he paid for his freedom. At the age of seventy, he settled down in New Hampshire, where he purchased twenty-five acres to live on. Amos built a house and a barn, along with a tanyard with a brook

Hello, fellow Conquerors! We are still trying to spread the word to every corner of the world that history can be easy and fun to learn with Historical Conquest. Our newest saying is that, “The Best Game in History” can be yours to play. As many of you might know we have hired a new retail salesman to help stores and ambassadors get Historical Conquest into the hands of more players. If you would like to help us with this effort, just email Zack or Steven (historicalconquest@

To those who haven't participated in the past... Every year on September 1st Historical Conquest hosts our annual 'Create Your Own Card' contest. Everyone can participate to find their favorite historical subject and enter it to become a rare card for the game. The winner gets $500 and their card published. 2nd to 12th place winners will have their card published and receive a stack of them. The initial 12 winners are chosen by Historical Conquest staff and then the #1 is pic

As promised, September 10th we are releasing our fully digital, interactive, and student driven curriculum. The American Revolution curriculum Section #1: The Road to War is now available for FREE. Those interesting in finishing the curriculum may purchase further volumes through our website. The new American Revolution Expansion Game is currently on hold. We suggested using it as an incentive for the student to complete section #1. This game will help solidify the informatio

Amos Fortune was enslaved in his early life, and he overcame many obstacles to become a free man. Amos Fortune was born in Africa. His original name was At-Mun. In 1725, when At-mun was 15 years old, he was put on a slave ship. The ship docked at Boston and At-mum was sold to Caleb Copeland, a Quaker who lived there. Caleb taught Amos to read and write English and he introduced him to the Word of God. Caleb planned to give Amos his freedom, but before he could, he died. Amos

Operation Vittles Some people call the Berlin Airlift a mercy mission; some people call it a political venture; still others call it a military power play. Whatever it was, it saved the people of Berlin from starvation. The Soviet blockade had begun. As Edmund Burke said, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” June 24, 1948, families were cut in half, people were kept from their homes, and supply ways were blocked as Soviet Russia su

What an improvement we’ve made! Plagiarism scores and improper citations have dropped by 93%! It’s clear everyone is making strives to turn in, not only wonderful essays but properly sourced and cited ones. Pat yourselves on the back, and keep up the great work! I look forward to reading all about this next month’s rare card: