Some periods of history are constantly revisited, for various reasons. People love exploring the past and the world that once was, from…
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What do a Cherokee chief, best-selling author, Texas Ranger, President of the United States, and Episcopal bishop all have in common? They…
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The sea is a cruel mistress. That’s the poetic way of saying that life out on the open water can be quite…
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The generation that fought the Second World War, both overseas and at home, has long mythologized those years as being representative of…
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Aerial bombardments; labor shortages; and insufficient food, materials, and natural resources were only some of the hardships that men, women, and children…
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We’re quite used to the clean historical model of humans evolving from some manner of uncivilized, famished, desperate individuals to the well-nourished…
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Fermented foods have been around for a long time and are enjoyed by people worldwide. These foods are made by letting natural…
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In war, strategy is everything. A single well-executed maneuver can be the difference between victory and defeat. This was certainly the case…
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War has changed a lot over the years. The earliest battles were probably fought with sticks and rocks. Later, we evolved to…
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Throughout history, prisoners of war have sought their freedom by fleeing from their captors, intent on returning to their homes and their…