Senate Democrats BLOCK Bill to Pay Troops and Essential Federal Workers Working Without Pay During the Shutdown These pieces of political monkey shit don’t seem to have a grasp on political history as it relates to what happens to corrupt Governments and politicians or the fact that there is a very large…
Category: Historical Study
Awaken Holger Danske!
Holger Danske – a national icon In Denmark it is said that Holger Danske sleeps in his tomb, but with one eye open to watch for danger to his land and his people. Holger Danske has for centuries been one of the mysterious icons in Denmark. Now the heavy bronze figure stands in the…
On This Day in History 1962: The Cuban Missile Crisis
Cuban Missile Crisis Of the many heart-stopping incidents in the Cold War, perhaps none was more frightening than the Cuban Missile Crisis. On the morning of October 16, 1962, the above photo was one of a set shown to US President John F. Kennedy, confirming that the Soviet Union had placed nuclear missiles in communist Cuba,…
On This Day in U.K. History Twofer: Battle of Hastings in 1066 and Scottish Independence Won in 1322
1066 Battle of Hastings: William, Duke of Normandy and his Norman army defeat the English forces of Harold II, who is killed in the battle. Check out the TV Series King and Conqueror. It is based on this very integral period of British History. 1322 Robert the Bruce of Scotland defeats…
Blast at a Tennessee Explosives Plant leaves 18 missing and feared dead
If you value this story or any others, please consider sharing, or even becoming a paid subscriber. Your support is always gratefully received, and will never be forgotten. To buy me a coffee or two, please click this link. Blast at a Tennessee explosives plant leaves 18 missing and feared dead The plant that…
On This Day in WWI History: The Third Battle of Ypres – aka The Battle of Passchendaele
What You Need to Know About the Third Battle of Ypres The Third Battle of Ypres – also known as Passchendaele – has shaped perceptions of the First World War on the Western Front. Fought between July and November 1917, both sides suffered heavy casualties and endured appalling conditions. The name Passchendaele has become synonymous with…
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Know Your REAL WW2 History: Katyn (Full Movie w/English Subtitles)
The Katyn Forest Massacre An examination of the Soviet slaughter of thousands of Polish officers and citizens in the Katyn forest in 1940.
Living In The Past: The World War II Hangover
Living In The Past: The World War II Hangover “This watch I got here was first purchased by your great-grandfather during the First World War. It was bought in a little general store in Knoxville, Tennessee.” – Pulp Fiction Every group has a story that defines them: the myth, the memory, the moment that crystallizes…