Category Archives: History

Memorial Day – Remembering Those Who Gave All

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Stella

Memorial Day originated as Decoration Day after the Civil War, established as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers and flags.

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More history from Max Miller – PB&J!

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Stella

Peanut butter is a well-loved and common ingredient in the USA, but not elsewhere in the world. Here’s Max telling all about it.

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Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation Chicken

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Stella

From the entertaining Max Miller, Tasting History! Coronation Chicken, or “Poulet Reine Elizabeth” (translated literally as “Queen Elizabeth’s Chicken”), is a chicken salad with a curry-cream sauce. It utilizes numerous ingredients, such as curry, wine and apricots, that were considered extravagant at the … Continue reading →

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Today in history: Paul Revere’s ride

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Stella

First of all, the historical truth. Tara Ross On this day in 1775, Paul Revere makes his famous ride. I am so sorry to tell you that he did not really yell “the British are coming!” as he rode. But … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday, Jessie!

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Stella

I almost didn’t post this today because it has been repeated more than once. But this post isn’t really for you – it is for me. So, forgive me while I indulge myself with memories and thoughts of the most … Continue reading →

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Internet engagement – influencing others

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Stella

I once wrote a blog post called What’s it all about? Speaking up!. I update it from time to time, and a link to it is pinned at the top of this blog. It is about expressing your true opinions – … Continue reading →

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More about 9/11

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Stella

I ran across this short video from the NY Post this afternoon. I was intrigued enough to look for more info. TMZ: We talked to Tom Mannello Monday on “TMZ Live” about that fateful day, as well as a theory he’s fully … Continue reading →

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How do you hide an airplane factory? Camouflage during WWII

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Stella

During World War II, some airplane factories were camouflaged to protect from bombing. This video covers the camouflage of Douglas Aviation in California, but similar efforts also took place in the U.K. What do you think? IN THE U.K.: … … Continue reading →

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What to eat on St. Patrick’s Day?

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Stella

This ^^^ is what I am eating on St. Patrick’s Day! Mine was braised in the oven yesterday on low heat, and it’s not the traditional favorite, accompanied by root veggies and cabbage. My mother called that a “boiled dinner”, … Continue reading →

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A brief history of human urine and excrement, it’s uses, and how we’ve dealt with it through the ages

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Stella

If you watch British television, you will know that they have many historical programs about just about everything. One topic that keeps coming up is how humans have dealt with their excrement and urine through the ages, including its many … Continue reading →

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