1. Laos is the most heavily bombed nation in history, with the US secretly dropping an average of 8 bombs a minute for 9 years during the Vietnam war.
The Mary Sue trope is one of the most dreaded in fiction, sure to alienate readers. Mary Sue characters have ruined Star Wars (Rey) and Star Trek (Michael Burnham). What is a Mary Sue, you ask? The…
¿Cuáles fueron las causas de la Primera Guerra Mundial? El asesinato del archiduque Francisco Fernando, heredero al trono del Imperio Austro-Húngaro fue sólo la excusa para iniciar uno de los más duros enfrentamientos de nuestra historia.
The Australia II yacht made history in the world’s oldest sporting trophy by winning the 1983 America’s Cup for Royal Perth Yacht Club. Skippered by John Bertrand with an innovative winged keel design, she was the first successful Cup challenger, ending 132-year tenure by the Americas Yacht Clubs. Inspiring a proud and winning spirit, this Australia II wooden model yacht makes a fine nautical decoration to the theme of any office or study-room. Key Features Of This 60cm Australia II Sailboat Model – Detailed Version: Dimensions: 60 x 10 x 76cm with stand. Hand-built using individual wooden planks. Details on the deck, including the helm wheel, rope coils and cleats. Sailed are printed. Meticulously painted ensures the model matches the colour scheme of the real Australia II. Pre-assembled and just need small assembly with provided instructions. No rigging is needed to be died, and masts are put down to ensure damage-free shipping. The model attached onto a sturdy wooden base with nameplate for perfect display. The Australia II yacht model is also available in bigger sizes 40cm & 80cm.
Stańczyk (Full title: Stańczyk during a ball at the court of Queen Bona in the face of the loss of Smolensk) is a painting by Jan Matejko finished in 1862. This painting was acquired by the Warsaw National Museum in 1924. During World War II it was looted by the Nazis and subsequently by the Soviet Union, but was returned to Poland around 1956. The primary composition of the painting is in the contrast between the solemn jester (Stańczyk) – the focus of the painting – and the lively ball going on in the background. Stańczyk is shown sitting alone in a dark room, while a ball, hosted by the royal family, is in full swing in the neighbouring hall. His appearance is unlike that one would expect in a jester – gloomy, deep in thought. His seriousness is reinforced by his accessories: his marotte lies discarded on the floor, whereas a holy medallion of the Black Madonna of Częstochowa can be seen on his torso. The wrinkled carpet at Stańczyk's feet could have been formed by his collapsing heavily into the chair upon reading the letter, or through a nervous shifting of the feet thereafter. On the table lies a letter likely announcing that the Grand Duchy of Lithuania has lost Smolensk (now in Russia) to the Grand Duchy of Moscow, causing Stańczyk's sorrow and reflection on his fatherland's fate. Print: A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art. - All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. Our Eco Credentials Include: FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper Printed using water based inks Local fulfilment reduces carbon emissions Contains no plastic Sizes: 16 x 12 Inches = 40.6 cm x 30.5 cm 24 x 18 Inches = 61 cm x 45.7 cm
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A weekend in Ypres is the perfect location base to seek out the historic and memorable locations of World War One. You can explore the WW1 no man lands battlefield locations and original trenches surrounding the small medieval city, as well as the museums like In Flanders Fields and Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917. We couldn't wait to explore
In a recent online search for a picture of my 2nd great uncle who died during WWI, I stumbled across a digitized book published in 1920. This book and its 3 Volumes contain information you may find helpful in your own genealogy and family history research. If you are interested in finding photographs of your World War One Ancestors, its worth a little time to view this book. The Dedication of the book grabbed my attention: “TO THE SACRED MEMORY OF THE AMERICAN SOLDIERS, WHOSE HEROIC SACRIFICES ARE HERE RECORDED. THESE VOLUMES ARE RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED.” A disclaimer is presented in the Introduction of the book regarding the impossible task of obtaining photographs of ALL the soldiers who died during the Great War. However, they do state the best photographs available were provided within the pages of the book. The authors also state that as a supplement to the photographs they provided a “list of the men who lost their lives in the war.” This list is following the photographs of the soldiers. The photographs and official name list are alphabetically organized by state. Many of the photographs provide the city/town the soldier lived in. It also provides information about the death of the person. It lists whether they were Killed in Action (KA), Died of Disease (DD), Died of Wounds (DW), Died of Accident (DA), or Wounded in Action (WA). As far as the listing of soldiers and photographs, the following breakdown of the three Volumes may help you in your research: Volume I: Alabama - Maryland Volume II: Massachusetts - Ohio Volume III: Oklahoma - Wyoming Additional information provided in the book includes: A timeline of the Military Events during the War (Volume I). The Supplement contains additional photographs of the soldiers which are not included in the state listings. The supplement is available at the end of Volume III. It contains photographs of individuals from the US as well as Canada, England, Scotland, France, Cuba, British Columbia, Sweden, Italy, Jamaica, and more. You can find the digitized book, “Soldiers Of The Great War” by Doyle, A.C. (Alfred Cyril), 1893-; Haulsee, W.M. (William Mitchell), 1889-; Howe, F.G. (Frank George), 1890-; Soldiers Records Publishing Association. HERE. I hope this helps you in your search to find photographs and information about your ancestors from World War One. Let me know in the comments below if this resource helped you in your research!
California, 1950 - A soldier leans out of a train to kiss a woman goodbye. We're all familiar with photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt's V-J Day in Times
Giving your students the opportunity to read, write and analyse timelines in your classroom is a key requirement of the Australian HASS curriculum. By incorporating these Australian Migration Timeline posters into your classroom you will not only be meeting these history requirements but you will also have a great display in your classroom that can lead to further language-rich activities and investigations. These posters compliment the following Year 5 Australian HASS content descriptor: The reasons people migrated to Australia and the experiences and contributions of a particular migrant group within a colony (ACHASSK109) AND the following Year 6 Australian HASS content descriptor: Stories of groups of people who migrated to Australia since Federation (including from ONE country of the Asia region) and reasons they migrated (ACHASSK136) The events inlcuded in these posters: 40,000 BC - Aborigines arrive 1606 - Willem Janszoon (first European to set foot on Australian soil) 1642 - Abel Tasman explores Tasmania 1688 - William Dampier explores west coast of Australia 1770 - Captain Cook charts east coast 1788 - First Fleet arrives 1788-1866 - Convicts arrive 1790s - Free immigrants begin to arrive 1850 - camel handlers arrive in Australia 1851-1860 - Gold Rush Era 1860 - Labourers from Melanesia recruited 1880 - Japanese fishermen become important 1901 - White Australia Policy introduced 1950 - World War II migrants begin arriving 1956 - Hungarian refugees flee fighting in their country 1958 - Czech refugees flee fighting in their country 1973 - Chile refugees arrive 1975 - refugees from Vietnam war begin arriving 1976 - Lebanese refugees flee fighting in their country 2000 and beyond - continue to take refugees from several countries Looking for some activities to compliment these posters? Checkout our Migration timeline poster activities. If you liked the look of these posters, you may also like these: — Australian History Timeline Posters — Federation Timeline Posters — Making a Law in Australia Flowchart Posters FAQ How many posters are included? 20 posters are included, referencing to key events that have influenced migration and immigration to Australian shores. Each poster features the year and description of the event, as well as a supporting high resolution clip art or photograph from the era. Can I share this resource with my teaching partner? No. This product is for personal use only. Multiple licences are available for use among more than one person. On what size paper is this resource best printed? This resource is designed to be printed on A4 sized paper. To fit other paper sizes, ensure you hit 'fit to page' before printing.Don't forget that leaving feedback earns you points toward FREE TPT purchases. I love that feedback! If you want to connect with me further, check out Ridgy Didge on these social media platforms: - Facebook - Instagram - Pinterest Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you so much, Mel
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The USSR's role in the defeat of Nazi Germany World War Two is seen as the nation's most glorious moment. But there is another story - of mass rapes by Soviet soldiers of German women.
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It is one of the most isolated island communities in the world and most of the inhabitants of the tiny Pacific island of Palmerston are descended from one man - an Englishman who settled there 150 years ago.
During World War I, hundreds of young women went to work in clock factories, painting watch dials with luminous radium paint. But after the girls — who literally glowed in the dark after their shifts — began to experience gruesome side effects, they began a race-against-time fight for justice that would forever change US labor laws.
Amid emotional scenes, several hundred former soldiers, many proudly wearing their old uniforms emblazoned with medals, gathered to lay wreaths and remember fallen comrades.
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These images showing the Royal families of Europe in the final years before the end of the German Empire have emerged as part of a new book chronicling the fall of the German royal family.
The Eastern Front of World War II was a brutal place.
World War II, 15th June 1944, England, Press Information during the D-Day Invasion of France, The list of accredited correspondents are checked by Junior Commander JH Begg and two WAAF and CWAC...
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Britains Wonderful Fighting Forces - by Captain Ellison Hawks R.A. - Odhams Press Ltd
Hi to all , In this very special anniversary year of the start of the horrors of WW1 ,with trench warfare being a particularly type of fighting that...
A man weeps of despair on the ground during the murderous era of World War I.
Red Wing Daily Republican dated 08/01/1914 -- "Extra" edition announcing the beginning of World War I. On exhibit in the News Corporation News History Gallery at the Newseum. Newseum collection Photo credit: Newseum collection
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The Australia II yacht made history in the world’s oldest sporting trophy by winning the 1983 America’s Cup for Royal Perth Yacht Club. Skippered by John Bertrand with an innovative winged keel design, she was the first successful Cup challenger, ending 132-year tenure by the Americas Yacht Clubs. Inspiring a proud and winning spirit, this Australia II wooden model yacht makes a fine nautical decoration to the theme of any office or study-room. Key Features Of This 60cm Australia II Sailboat Model – Detailed Version: Dimensions: 60 x 10 x 76cm with stand. Hand-built using individual wooden planks. Details on the deck, including the helm wheel, rope coils and cleats. Sailed are printed. Meticulously painted ensures the model matches the colour scheme of the real Australia II. Pre-assembled and just need small assembly with provided instructions. No rigging is needed to be died, and masts are put down to ensure damage-free shipping. The model attached onto a sturdy wooden base with nameplate for perfect display. The Australia II yacht model is also available in bigger sizes 40cm & 80cm.
