The Sound of Bombardment

With the Fourth of July just passing by, I thought it would be neat to write about the history of The Star Spangled Banner. I think it’s ironic that we sing this song for an event that took place in 1776 but, the song was written about another event in another war. That event was

A Complicated Coast

Hey, guys, I am writing this week about the Barbary Coast. I became interested in this topic because I find the Barbary Coast’s history to be interesting. I also just finished a book called Thomas Jefferson and the Barbary Pirates by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger. Pirates have interested me since I was younger and

BLT (Borders, Land, and Territories)

Hey guys, this week I will be writing about a unique part of history that I feel nobody has really heard of. This week’s topic is called The Pig War and was recommended to me by a fellow historian and friend. I know it sounds ridiculous, but I am always on the lookout for these

The Beards of War

Hey guys, this week I will be writing about and discussing the most famous beards, mustaches, and sideburns of military history. Oh yeah, and the people behind them too. The reason I chose this topic is because facial hair is becoming more prominent in younger generations. I figured since people like beards and stuff, they