Hello all! This week I am back on track with comparing movies based on non-fiction historical events with their non-fictional real life counterparts. I was debating on what the topic would be for this week, and I was torn between Netflix’s The Outlaw King and Randall Wallace’s “We Were Soldiers”. While The Outlaw King isContinue reading “We Were Soldiers…And Accurate”
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Not Kent or Canton, but Kenton
Hello all! I am back with more content this week and will do my best to carry on interesting topics. I know that I stated on a previous post that I will be doing movie themed posts, but I decided to deviate from that path for this post. If you’re confused by the above title,Continue reading “Not Kent or Canton, but Kenton”
An Irish Defense: Until the Last Bullet
Hello all, I hope you are doing well! This week we can finally dive into some new content! I have been trying to figure out some new topics to write about, and I feel as though every topic I think of can be perceived as a hot topic for some. So, what I plan onContinue reading “An Irish Defense: Until the Last Bullet”
Arabian Knight
Hey friends, this week we will be looking at the mysterious and iconic T.E. Lawrence. Lawrence has been romanticized as this great figure in history for his exploits in exploration, archaeology, and rebellions. So, with summer coming up pretty close, I thought it would be neat to take us to the blazing hot desert ofContinue reading “Arabian Knight”
The Other Beach Boys
Hey all! Seeing as that June 6th was the anniversary of D-Day, I would like to talk about the people do not get much recognition but served during that time. This post includes sons of famous politicians, actors, as well as crazy guys who decided to storm the beaches with impracticality. The first person IContinue reading “The Other Beach Boys”
Mr. Steel Your Girl
Hello all, its time for another wacky topic that has arisen in the annals of history. Today’s topic was brought to you by and heavily influenced by the best friend, Andrew “Mr. Cool” Cesanek. He has helped develop my love and admiration for the great state of Pennsylvania and our topic will focus on somethingContinue reading “Mr. Steel Your Girl”
A Grateful Salute
This blog will be short and sweet. I apologize for not writing a post last week, I had a lot going on. Last week was Memorial Day, and the other day (June 6th) was the anniversary of D-Day. So, in that sort of spirit, I would like to talk about Military Veterans. This post willContinue reading “A Grateful Salute”
Medicine Maketh Man
Hey y’all, I am back with a new post this week! With summer starting and people moving around the country, I thought it would be a good idea to write about some Americans in the past who have done the same. Specifically, I will be talking about a group of Americans called “Medicine Men” andContinue reading “Medicine Maketh Man”
Bird’s Eye View
Hello all! I hope you have been enjoying the new format on the website as much as I have. This week’s post was inspired by a friend of mine, Jeremy Harrill. Recently he has taught me a lot about what it means to be a woodsman, sportsman, conservationist, etc. While talking to him and readingContinue reading “Bird’s Eye View”
One Man’s Brick is Another Man’s Treasure
Hello, I hope you are all doing well. Today I would like to do a spotlight in history on most likely one of the best-known toys in history. This specific toy has come to prominence within recent years, and has a very interesting history. While this post may be brief, the joy and time spentContinue reading “One Man’s Brick is Another Man’s Treasure”