Category Archives: History

Pearl Harbor – We still remember

82 years ago today. On December 7, 1941, an event occurred which was horrific in itself, but one that also sealed the fate of the United States to war with Japan.

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A Military Thanksgiving during World War 2

If you don’t watch Max Miller’s Tasting History, well, in my opinion you should! Seems to me that this is an appropriate topic for November – just after Veteran’s Day, and just before Thanksgiving!

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PragerU: The Middle East Conflict Part 2 (Marathon)

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PragerU: The history of the middle east conflict

Part One (Marathon). A compilation of various PragerU videos.

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Things to come: The Fourth Turning

Deuteronomy 6: 6&7 ” …..These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie … Continue reading

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Goodbye, Columbus Day

Traditionally, Columbus Day fell on October 12, but because all bank holidays must produce a 3-day weekend, this year we celebrate it on Monday, October 9. Frankly, I don’t know why they even bother (except to give government and other … Continue reading

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Neil Oliver: Love Him Or Loathe Him – You Decide! – episode 89

Another of his “Love Letters” to the British Isles, it is Neil’s story about a man who I admire. A flawed man, a strong man, a leader who stood alone to lead his country at a time when he was … Continue reading

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Digging Band of Brothers: Time Team Special with Tony Robinson

If you like history programming, or have an interest in the military, particularly WWII, I think you will enjoy this program. It was just released to YouTube today. If you have never seen any of the Time Team television programs … Continue reading

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Happy birthday, Agatha!

Agatha Christie was born on September 15, 1890 in Torquay, Devon, England. That is a place that I wouldn’t mind visiting some day (though not likely.) Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, wrote 66 detective novels and 14 short … Continue reading

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Memories of Sept 11, 2001, & the American spirit – is it lost?

What I mourn most deeply is our loss of  innocence and unity. The thing that really stands out in my memories of Sept 11, 2001, is the astonishing unity of the majority of Americans – sadness, love of country, enormous … Continue reading

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