Is the island of Sicily really where the legend of Odysseus meeting Polyphemus the Cyclops was set, as tradition holds?
The beginning of the campaign – Heraclius’ first victories – The failed siege of Constantinople by Persians, Avars, and Slavs ...
Decorations 1 DSO and bar; 1 DSO; 10 MC; 1 MBE; 6 DCM; 1 MM and bar; 10 MM; 1 BEM; 40 MID The 2/13th Infantry Battalion (also known as the "Devil's Own") was formed in April 1940 at Ingleburn army ...
The ancient Lycians are among the most enigmatic people of antiquity because little historical record has been left behind them. But what has been discovered reveals a fascinating people culturally ...
In today’s society, there are various forms of contraceptives available on the market. Some of these, like the combined oral contraceptive pill (often referred to just as ‘the pill’), for instance, ...
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The seizure in Spain of ten vessels bound for Benghazi reveals a network of trafficking between Libya, Jordan, the Emirates, and Hong Kong. The role of Operation Irini, Madrid’s silence, and Dubai’s ...
LePkw Type 82 Kübelwagen. The Kubelwagen has a 240 centimetre wheelbase and independent suspension on all four wheels. The tyres are a post war NATO pattern. The engine is a post war Volkswagen Beetle ...
Egypt and Jordan no longer attack Israel. Peace is possible. Big ask, to be sure, but we might all be surprised. Let’s hope so. Trump can then have his Nobel.