Category Archives: History

The INCREDIBLE Story Behind the National Anthem

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Stella

On this episode of “Somebody’s Gotta Do It,” Mike Rowe revisits the site of a childhood school trip and gains a new appreciation for the incredible story behind the national anthem of the United States of America.

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Summer Solstice Sunrise 2023, LIVE from Stonehenge

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Stella
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Ernie Harwell’s Definition of Baseball

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Stella

Ernie Harwell was a true gentleman. An old-school gentleman who wasn’t afraid to show emotion and talk about how much he cared about his marriage and his wife. We were lucky to have him as the announcer for the Detroit … Continue reading →

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In Honor Of Our Country – And Her Flag!

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Stella

Today, June 14, is Flag Day.  In her honor, a bit of music and a bit of history. September 14 is the anniversary of the Battle of Baltimore, and the siege on Ft. McHenry.  At the famous battle, Francis Scott … Continue reading →

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I’m a 10 percenter – member of the left handers’ club. Are you?

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Stella

As a member of a minority, I can tell you that the world is made for people who are right handed. It is true that right handed people have a dominant left brain. Left handed people use the right side. … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Hobbies & General Interest, Holidays, Humor, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Culture of the 1960’s – As seen in the movies

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Stella

The pop culture is a reflection of the social and political mores of the times.  The 1960’s were a heyday in Hollywood movie making.  Part of that is, in my opinion, because of the depth of talent in acting, directing … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Hobbies & General Interest, Nostalgia, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

D-Day. June 6, 1944

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Stella

79 years ago today, on Tuesday, June 6, 1944, the Allied invasion of Normandy began with Operation Overlord. Better known as D-Day , it was the largest seaborne invasion in history. The operation began the liberation of German-occupied northwestern Europe … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Military, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

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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