Colonialism is a part of history that, while many may wish to forget it, still affects large populations of the world. An example of this is the nation of South Africa and the surrounding areas. While there are plenty of other events that preceded and came afterward, there is no denying the aftermath of the Zulu War would go on to shape the southern part of the continent in … [Read more...]
Skilcraft Pen: Mission Critical Equipment for the U.S. Military
Certain things just make sense when it comes to the U.S. government, and if you’ve served in the military, some of them overlap. One of the most notable examples comes from a powerful tool that's mightier than the sword and used to start and end wars. This is the Skilcraft pen, of course. Even as more and more things move online, this notorious instrument continues to find its … [Read more...]
FDR’s Birthday Helped Eradicate a Virus
A typical birthday will have the guest of honor invite their friends, families, and various loved ones to celebrate. There are dinners, gifts are given, and good times are had all around. FDR’s birthday went a little differently. President Franklin D. Roosevelt would end up tragically contracting the polio virus for reasons that remain unclear. He would then found the National … [Read more...]
Institutions Like Biltmore Worked Hard To Save Art During World War II
In the grand scheme of things, art during World War II isn’t at the forefront of the minds of historians all the time. It was a terrible tragedy, to put things lightly, that cost millions upon millions of lives, yet, the Allies were able to conquer the Nazi regime and, thankfully, help preserve art in the process. This is much more than simply saving valuable or pretty … [Read more...]
Joe Medicine Crow Became a War Chief While Liberating Europe
Everyone who has the grit to face the tragedies of war is built different. Let’s just get that out of the way. But sometimes, even within this exceptional group of people, there are those who take things to another level, still. Joe Medicine Crow… make that Dr. Joe Medicine Crow, War Chief of the Crow Nation, is one of those people. But before he was a War Chief, he was a man … [Read more...]
Dazzle Camouflage Didn’t Hide Ships, But It Helped Us Win WWI
When the saying “give ‘em the ole’ razzle dazzle” was first uttered, they probably didn’t have in mind the subject that you’re here to read about today. Dazzle camouflage, also known as razzle dazzle camouflage, is a bit of a misnomer, as it didn’t really camouflage the ship in the way that traditional camo makes the wearer blend into their surroundings. It’s actually a lot … [Read more...]