Midas Touch: A Greek myth with a wise lesson
A In 8th century BC, Phrygia was an ancient kingdom located in west-central Anatolia, which…
Category: History Lessons in Leadership
The Rubicon: Both an actual event and also an often used metaphor
Caesar’s route south from Ravenna in 49 BC (drawn by Cristiano64 via Wikimedia) Odds are…
O-Ring failure in Challenger Disaster: A Case of Corruption
The Challenger Space Shuttle disaster occurred on January 28, 1986. The shuttle launch was only…
Famous Speeches
The Gettysburg Address: The Gettysburg Address John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address, January 20, 1961: Ask Not What…
Napoleon’s Failed War: Factors and Foes
Recent News: What killed Napoleon’s army? Scientists find clues in DNA from fallen soldiers’ teeth…