Society – Page 33 – The Generalist Academy

By The Generalist March 2, 2019May 14, 2021

The second-greatest wall

The Great Wall of Gorgan in Iran is 195km long, making it the second-longest wall in history behind the Great Wall of China. Built by the Sasanian Empire in the 5th or 6th Century to keep out (probably) the White Huns, medieval tradition also connects it with Alexander the Great and his legendary Caspian Gates.

By The Generalist March 1, 2019April 17, 2021

Jesus’ junk

Traditionally, the bodily remains of saints are venerated as relics. But Jesus Christ ascended into heaven, which means no bodily remains… er, remain. Except for one.

By The Generalist February 28, 2019April 17, 2021

Hobo college

James Eads How, known as the Millionaire Hobo, founded a series of “colleges” to house, feed, and educate the hobos of America.