Imagine the Moment! (Columbus’s Discovery of America)

…Then, pale and worn, he kept his deck,
And peered through darkness.
Ah, that night Of all dark nights!
And then a speck –
A light! a light! a light! a light!
It grew, a starlit flag unfurled!
It grew to be Time’s burst of dawn.
He gained a world; he gave that world
Its grandest lesson: “On! sail on.”
–Columbus, by Joachin Miller
The [...]

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A Tribute to Columbus

The following is a passage from Ayn Rand’s novel The Fountainhead.  Although it does not contain any plot spoilers, I still think it advisable to warn readers that it is a very significant passage from a book every person in America should read for themselves.  I quote this passage because it fits the case of [...]

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Columbus Week Returns to Powell History!

Welcome to the second annual celebration of Columbus Week at Powell History!

Columbus Week? Yes. When Ayn Rand was asked “Why do you use the word ’selfishness’ to denote virtuous qualities of character, when that word antagonizes so many people to whom it does not mean the things you mean?” she answered, “For the [...]

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Ancient History payment plans now available!

Croesus: Solon, am I not the most fortunate man alive?
Solon: No great king, anyone looking at us over there can afford to study you with Powell History’s payment plans!

The payment plans you’ve been waiting for are here!
The Ancient History page has been updated with three fantastic payment plans to suit your budget.

OPTION 1: The 5-month [...]

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The Ancient History Webpage is Finally Up!

Hurricane Ike can’t keep a good history program down!
The Ancient History webpage for Powell History’s fourth installment of A First History for AdultsTM is finally up!
Classes start October 8th!

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