The Continuing Mission Reaches 5 Years

Five years, hordes of unique pageviews, and enough content to fill a respectable book—January 2015 marks the fifth anniversary of Brands In History. Entries include characters from the ancient world, the Dark Ages, the Victorian era, and the 20th Century. Some were bold and noble, while others conniving and ruthless, and still others were kind and gentle. It's the sort of content that keeps audiences dropping in, and they span countries from North and South America to Europe and the Far East. And while Hannibal kicked butt was the first post on this blog (January 9, 2011), the Spartans are still beast as the all time most visited entry to date.

Thanks to industry colleagues and friends for their advice, contributions and encouragement. And to any reader who has dropped in to peruse the content—Thank You! Keep coming and spread the word.

In coming days and months, Brands In History will post some special entries. As well, some announcements that hopefully you will be excited about. I am. BIH continues to look at more history—maybe even your favorite historical characters. Feel free to drop me a note with a suggestion or two.

In the meantime, below are select entries that are connected to January. Leading off is a look at Lincoln who delivered the Emancipation Proclamation January 1, 1863. Winston Churchill died on January 24th, 1965. Al Capone also died in January, but on the 25th in 1947.

Therefore, submitted for your continuing approval...

Just a little bigger - Abraham Lincoln.

The original inglorious bastard - Winston Churchill

Gangster Expectations - Al Capone