The First World War saw battles throughout Europe, as it was mostly European powers at war, but those powers also had far-reaching empires. It is, perhaps, more well-known that the t… Read More

  At the beginning of the 20th century, a new theater of war opened up, as flying machines were appropriated for military use. The famous fighter pilots of the First World War were hai… Read More

I was reluctant to read this novel, because, for me, Toibin’s biographical novel about Henry James, The Master, was a dud.  However, the German author Thomas Mann proves to be a m… Read More

 This Week in Firearms History:October 8: In 1633 the Massachusetts Bay Colony forms its 1st government; in 1918 (WWI) Sgt Alvin York kills 25 Germans and then captures another 132 with… Read More

Introduction Published in 1929, Erich Maria Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front stands tall as one of the most impactful anti-war novels ever written. This monumental book dra… Read More

First of all, what this article explores is not the trigger. You may already know that part. That’s the part where a certain radical gets a gun and shoots Archduke Franz Ferdinand and… Read More

A Godly Hero: The Life of William Jennings Bryan by Michael Kazin My rating: 3 of 5 stars I was on about page 120, the run-up to the 1904 Democratic convention, when the light bulb turned on… Read More

This year’s Layers of Fear release showcased how horror can be more than jump scares and a cheap excuse for buckets of blood. It provided a deep narrative in the framework of a complex… Read More

Soldiers of the Royal Artillery are pictured firing 105mm Light Guns during an exercise. Commonly known as the ‘Gunners’, the Royal Artillery provides firepower to the British A… Read More

In the annals of military history, there are few figures as iconic and legendary as Manfred von Richthofen, better known as the Red Baron. Born on May 2, 1892, in Breslau, Germany, Richthof… Read More

Every single person and every family has secrets. It’s inevitable. However, not all secrets are alike. Some of them are simple and straightforward, like who stole the pie while it was… Read More

Grandparents can be a rich well of experience and knowledge, as well as a great way to see into an older world from people who were actually there. But we often overlook the fact that our gr… Read More

Sometimes, when feeling despair at the fact that such a large percentage of my countrymen are seemingly incapable of making reasonable judgments based on available evidence, and subject to d… Read More

 What is a Homeland of a people (or Fatherland or Motherland, depending on whether one is inclined to ascribe a gender or sex to real property)?  The claim is made that Israel is t… Read More

War is a topic that no director should take lightly. Navigating violent conflict, death, and other unavoidable themes in war movies requires deft direction, and the best war movies toe the l… Read More

A book series is the literary equivalent of a long-running television show. They feature in-depth plots and detailed character development, making them more engaging to many readers. T… Read More

Leuven is the capital city of the Flemish Brabant province in Belgium. It is the largest university city in the country. Many of the historical places to visit in Leuven have been converted… Read More

Fans are extremely hyped as the classic adventure franchise of the 80’s is back once again with Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones! The fifth installment in the franchise… Read More

The Amnesia series has always been a firm favourite of mine. Horror games can be lazy and filled with tropes that often disappoint when there’s a reliance on jump scares or predictable… Read More

You likely know Philadelphia for its role in the early years of the United States. From the Liberty Bell to Independence Hall, there are plenty of important historical landmarks in Philadelp… Read More

Reims, France, is the city that has been long associated with the Champagne region. Many of the prestigious Champagne houses operate their headquarters from Reims with the nearby caves wher… Read More

There are many things we can learn from our ancestors, whether it’s pearls of wisdom or captivating stories about them. Once you strike up a conversation with a representative of an ol… Read More

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What do strength, flexibility, and balance have in common? They are all things we lose as we get older. Hormonal fluctuations, poor posture, and years of wear and tear on our joints can all… Read More

Bekanntschaften frauen sind diejenigen, die getreu einer ernsthaften Verbindung suchen, z. B. um diesen Mann abgeschlossen heiraten. They are generally looking for a partner who can… Read More