Historical Facts

Hammurabi Code of Laws by Phillip Riley

Febuary 11, 1999

Hammurabi united all of Mesopotamia under his forty-three year reign of Babylon. Although Hammurabi's Code is not the first code of laws (the first records date four centuries earlier), it is the best preserved legal document reflecting the social structure of Babylon during Hammurabi's rule.

When you consider crime & punishment for cultures in your campaign world, consider these ancient laws.

History of the Pretzel by Phillip Riley

September 15, 2005

Here is my version of the history of the pretzel until the 1600s.

Some Interesting Historical Dates

July 7, 2005

Ever wondered what what the dates for some of the major inventions in human history are? Here's a big list of the approximate dates. Also included are dates of famous people, events, and periods of histoy, so that you can see how everything fits together.