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The History of Slavery Glenn Beck Style…or…The Dumbest Man on…
The Blood of My Kindred | December 15th 2009 by Billy Yank
more about “The History of Slavery Glenn Beck Sty…“, posted with vodpod read more
Leonards has the largest collection of Antique Beds
Furniture Know. This blog about furniture techniques used fu… | December 15th 2009 by Brendon J. Nero
❣Leonards New England has the largest selection of pre-Civil War Rope Beds available anywhere. … Leonards Antiques antique furniture beds rop ❣ read more
“Little Doctor on the Black Horse” Post#5 – Libby Prison -
The Firelands History Blog | December 13th 2009 by Dave Barton
Libby Prison, Richmond, Va., 10/29/63 – “Dear Hattie, Please send me a box of eatables: 5 lbs. Ground coffee, 1 of tea, 20 of brown sugar, 1 ham of dried beef, a small cheese, if you can find it, and as much butter as you’ve a mind to; put read more
Marvel Civil War Trailer
Eat Sleep Geek | December 12th 2009
Everybody knows that I have a softspot for fan trailers, so it’s only natural that I would throw up this stellar effort teasing the feature film adaptation of Marvel’s epic event Civil War. Usually I put these up because I think that the read more
John Pope
Elektratig | December 12th 2009
A recent post by James Durney at TOCWOC about Second Manassas got me thinking about John Pope. I read Peter Cozzens's biography of him, General John Pope: A Life for the Nation, several years ago, and have had a soft spot for Pope ever since. I tho read more
How Talk Show Hosts PsyOp Listeners Into Submission
Pak Alert Press | December 12th 2009 by Noureen
Publisher’s note: Pakistan, take lessons and try to understand how you are being played by Zionist media employed mainstream talk-show hosts and journalists who are just serving their vested agenda that has nothing to do with the well being of read more
Is Obama Really Preparing For Civil War?
Pak Alert Press | December 12th 2009 by Noureen
Chuck Baldwin December 11, 2009 According to an obscure report in the European Union Times (EUTimes.net), “Russian Military Analysts are reporting to Prime Minister Putin that US President Barack Obama has issued an order to his Northern Command read more
BioShock
New Xbox 360 Games - Hot Xbox 360 News | December 11th 2009 by Max Oso
BioShockPost from: New Xbox 360 Games BioShock lets you do the impossible as you explore a mysterious underwater city. When your plane crashes, you discover Rapture – an underwater Utopia torn apart by civil war. Caught between powerful forc read more
Russians Reporting Civil War By End Of Winter
Patriots Cave | December 11th 2009 by Joel the K
Greetings and welcome. The European Union news agency (EU Times) is reporting that the U.S. government is now moving battalions into place for total civil war. http://www.eutimes.net/2009/11/obama-orders-1-million-us-troops-to-prepare-for-civil-war/ read more
Honor Restored After Being Taken Away 72 Years Earlier
Professor Walter's History Lessons | December 10th 2009 by Jennifer Myrna
In 1872 Buffalo Bill Cody received the Medal of Honor for gallantry in action while serving as a civilian scout for the 3rd Cavalry Regiment. Shortly after Cody's death in 1917 the U.S. Congress revised the standards for the medal and revoked read more
Civil War Christmases
Gherkins & Tomatoes | December 10th 2009 by Cynthia Bertelsen
Christmas Eve, by Thomas Nast I beg to present you as a Christmas gift, the city of Savannah, with 100 and 50 guns and plenty of ammunition, also about 25,000 bales of cotton. Telegram from William Tecumseh Sherman to Abraham Lincoln, December 22, 18 read more
December 10
Today in Carolina History | December 10th 2009 by Jennifer Hudson Taylor
1718Stede Bonnet, known as a gentleman pirate who operated in the waters of the coast of North Carolina, was caught and hanged on this day.1832President Andrew Jackson wrote a Proclamation regarding South Carolina's Nullification.1862During the Civil read more
Santa Appears as Gen. Lee?
The Blood of My Kindred | December 9th 2009 by Billy Yank
Here is an article on Fort Monroe’s most famous prisoner…Jefferson Davis. But I thought the most interesting thing in the article was the picture of Gen. Lee, who was portrayed by none other than…Santa. Also, in the article is read more
So excited! Stop by The Writers Porch
Life in the Past Lane | December 9th 2009 by Jessica James
Carol over at TheWritersPorch is celebrating her blog's One Year Anniversary by having ME as a guest! Carol posted a review of Shades of Gray and did a short interview so I hope you'll stop over and check it out. I have to admit I was a little worrie read more
Climate Refugees Could Number 1 Billion by 2050
Refugees United - Finding Family | December 9th 2009 by Refugees United
Climate refugees in central Zimbabwe. Photo via EcoWorldy While the disastrous consequences of climate change may seem a ways off for some in the developed world, the International Organization for Migration reported today that it has already driven read more
The anniversary of Gone with the Wind
Life in the Past Lane | December 9th 2009 by Jessica James
As most of you know, I'm in the middle of a Virtual Book Tour for my historical fiction novel Shades of Gray, with a drawing to be held next Tuesday, Dec. 15., for a basket full of Civil War goodies. What you may not know not know is that Dec. 15 is read more
Are We Racists?
The Daily Reckoning Australia | December 9th 2009
Are we racists? You decide. "Bill, I can't believe you said the wrong side won the Civil War. People are going to think you're a racist..." warned a colleague yesterday. The same subject came up on our flight down to Johannesburg. On our last trip, w read more
Book Review: Shades of Gray
My Adventures in History | December 8th 2009 by Rebecca
Although I’m not a huge fan of historical fiction, I do occasionally enjoy it and have had the opportunity to read and review a couple of historical fiction books on my blog. The first was last... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs read more
German heritage - so important to York County's Civil War story
Cannonball | December 8th 2009 by Scott Mingus
The old castle at Heidelberg, Germany. (Image courtesy of Burschenschaft Teutonia zu Jena). I am in southwestern Germany this week on business. My employer, P. H. Glatfelter, owns a specialty paper mill tucked in a very scenic river valley (Murgth read more
Elmira Prison Camp Part 2
Uncommon History | December 7th 2009 by Patrick
n late July, the same month in which the camp opened, an observation tower was constructed outside the eight-foot-high stockade and catwalk surrounding the camp. For a nickel apiece, customers could climb the crows’ nest and peer down on the prison read more
53d Illinois Company H
Uncommon History | December 7th 2009 by Patrick
NameRankResidenceDate of MusterRemarks AHTERTON, Amasa G RecruitOttawaNov 11, 1861 Tr. to Regimental Band ANDREW, Lewis D&S Recruit---Mar 7, 1865 Never joined company ARBUCKLE, Abner PrivateChillicotheJan 3, 1862 Disch, Nov 23 read more
53d Illinois Company G
Uncommon History | December 7th 2009 by Patrick
NameRankResidenceDate of MusterRemarks ACHEHURST, John PrivatePontiacFeb 25, 1862 Transferred to Co. B AERL, Enos PrivatePontiacFeb 25, 1862 Died at Savannah, Tenn., Apr 26, 1862 AKINS, Samuel Rec. trans. from 41st Ill. Inf.Shelby read more
Urban refugees struggle to make ends meet in South Africa
Refugees United - Finding Family | December 7th 2009 by Refugees United
PRETORIA, South Africa, December 7 (UNHCR) - Telmore Mutinhima struggles to sleep on his grimy, threadbare mattress on an early South African morning. It’s his most treasured possession - it’s his only possession.There’s the odour o read more
“Little Doctor on the Black Horse” Post#4 – Prisoner of War
The Firelands History Blog | December 6th 2009 by Dave Barton
In September 1863, Rosecrans’ (the soldiers called him “Old Rosie”) army was maneuvering here and there through northwest Georgia. Rumors were about that a big battle was impending. David prudently sent home the pistol his grandfather Platt B. read more
A VERY SOUTHERN CHRISTMAS
MUSHY'S MOOCHINGS | December 6th 2009 by Mushy Moochings
Christmas in Roane County, Tennessee annually means that each city will have its own parade, a guided tour of its historical Queen Anne and Victorian homes, and other festive events. The home tours are held on consecutive weekends, usually the first read more
Missouri Civil War novel A Fine Likeness gets a fan page
Midlist Writer | December 6th 2009 by Sean McLachlan
As I mentioned in my last post, my Civil War horror novel, A Fine Likeness, is a finalist in Dorchester Publishing's Fresh Blood contest. This novel covers the Civil War in Missouri and includes historical figures such as Bloody Bill Anderson and Jes read more
Richmond, VA
Traveling Photographer's Blog | December 5th 2009 by Terry Wieckert
Richmond is a very historical place. As the capital of the Confederacy during the civil war, it was a very important business hub as well. The James River runs through the city and the railroad was very active there during the civil war. T read more
Masoli Stays Calm To Lead Oregon
Polynesian Football Players (PFP) | December 5th 2009 by jodatoa
Jeremiah Masoli was calm and composed as he led the Oregon offense to the field for the final drive Thursday night.His teammates and coaches have confidence in him and he showed why.Masoli’s 6-yard run on a fourth-and-3 play with just more than th read more
How many US causlities does Obama expect when he forces the US mi…
usweekly | December 4th 2009 by John Parrish
Pragmatist asked: Or has he not quite figured that out yet? Invading Iraq was a piece of cake but leaving in the midst of hundreds of 1000s of refugees in the middle of all out civil war will be a logistical nightmare. But then again, Obama has s read more
The Civil War at the Grocery Store
Adventures of a grocery clerk | December 4th 2009 by Paul Wynn
Yesterday reminded me of Thanksgiving. It was very slow. We all stood around waiting to check out customers because we ran out of material to read considering Thanksgiving was just last week and the magazines haven’t been changed yet. But, a read more
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