The Ryukyu Kingdom was a feudal state that ruled over the southern…
Japan’s 1609 Conquest of Ryukyu
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Plucking Out Jim Crow in the Nation’s Capital
The Jim Crow laws enforced segregation, or separation, for over a century…
The Perfect Airlifter
The Avro 626 was a Canadian-built four-engined airliner produced by Avro Canada…
Messerschmitt Me-163: Bat Out of Hell
I’ll just say it: I have a soft spot for World War…
The ‘Convertible’ Columbia Triad
When the United States cut off diplomatic relations with China, the Chinese…
The Riddle of Sinatra
I’m a passionate fan of Frank Sinatra and I wanted to pay…
The Day a B-17 Gunner’s First Mission Became His Last
Even though they were one of the most effective weapons of the…
Looking at the Korean War, 71 Years On
Today is the 71st anniversary of the Korean War, which raged for…
Berlin Remained a Battleground Even After Nazi Defeat
The most infamous historical battle of the 20th century is one most…
Three Balloonists Threw Caution to the Wind in 1970 and Paid the Price
On May 29th, 1970, three balloonists were flying over Canada’s Yukon Territory…