Category Archives: History

Vice President Pence Speaks at the Anniversary of The Attack on U.S. Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Government, History, Military | 2 Comments

Victor Davis Hanson – The Mythologies of the 2016 Election

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Stella

This speech was given last November, not long after the election, but I had never seen it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Posted in 2016 Presidential Race, Government, History, Politics | 3 Comments

Today in History, October 19, 1781

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Stella

The British surrender to George Washington at Yorktown!

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General Discussion, Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 169 Comments

Baseball & the Constitution – A day in history

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Stella

From Tara Ross, This Day In History: On this day in 1960, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the New York Yankees to win the World Series. Bill Mazeroski hit a home run in the 9th inning of Game 7! He clinched … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, History, The Culture | 2 Comments

In honor of Columbus Day …

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Stella
Posted in History, Holidays, The Culture, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

General Discussion, Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 93 Comments

If Time Travel was real … (Outlander question)

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Stella

Whether or not you are an Outlander fan, this is a fascinating question. If you could travel to the past, what would you take with you? On Claire’s second voyage to the 18th century, she takes a number of items, … Continue reading →

Posted in History, The Culture, Uncategorized | 81 Comments

General Discussion, Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 110 Comments

Today in history 1983 – nuclear war! Almost.

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Stella

TaraRoss.com: This Day in History: The computer glitch that nearly started World War III On this day in 1983, a computer glitch nearly begins a nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the United States. What a tragic mistake that … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, History, Politics, Uncategorized | 6 Comments