“Come and take it” is a common phrase used throughout history in multiple different languages and cultures as an expression of defiance against injustice, threats, intimidation, tyranny, and authoritarianism. Some claim King Leonidas I of Sparta made the expression in an exchange with King Xerxes of Persia at the Battle of Thermopylae. It is commonlyContinue reading “History of the Phrase “Come and Take It” and the Gonzales Flag”
Category Archives: History and Origins
History and Symbolism of the Original Gadsden Flag
This is a blog post about the history and symbolism of the Gadsden Flag.
Heroes From History: Thomas Paine
This is a blog post about Thomas Paine and some of his famous literary works, including “Common Sense.”
The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword: History and Meaning
This is a blog post about the history and many meanings of the phrase, “the pen is mightier than the sword.”
The Pensive Warrior 