Books
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I always like ‘What if?’ scenarios. Sometimes, I wonder what would have become of Anne Frank if she had survived. The following are diary entries in Kitty that I envisage Anne may have written after the war. Diary Entry – September 13, 1948 Dear Kitty, I have not written to you in so long. Sometimes,…
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While Executive Order 9066 often occupies the center of the historical stage as the legal catalyst for the internment of Japanese Americans, Executive Order 9102 was the engine that powered the logistics of that displacement. Issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 18, 1942, this order transitioned the internment process from a purely military…
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During World War II, one of the most daring and ambitious prisoner-of-war (POW) escapes in history took place in the German POW camp Stalag Luft III. Known as “The Great Escape,” Allied airmen executed this remarkable event, which demonstrated extraordinary resilience, ingenuity, and bravery in their pursuit of freedom. While the escape itself was a…
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The modern monarchy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands was formally established on 16 March 1815, when William I of the Netherlands proclaimed himself king, transforming the earlier principality into a kingdom. This event occurred during a critical moment in European history following the collapse of the Napoleonic Empire. The creation of the monarchy was…
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Mildred Elizabeth Gillars (November 29, 1900 – June 25, 1988), commonly known as “Axis Sally,” was an American broadcaster who worked for Nazi Germany during World War II. Broadcasting from Berlin for German state radio, she delivered English-language propaganda aimed at American troops and civilians. After the war she was captured in Berlin, returned to…
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Primum non nocere is the Latin phrase for “First do no harm” It is part of the Hippocratic Oath including the promise “to abstain from doing harm” . The Hippocratic Oath is an oath historically taken by physicians. It is one of the most widely known of Greek medical texts. In its original form, it requires a new physician to…
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This story is both heartbreaking and uplifting — heartbreaking because it tells of a mother who knew she was going to die, and uplifting because her final words revealed remarkable courage and hope in the face of certain death. Olga Bancic was born on May 10, 1912, into a large Jewish family in Bessarabia, then…
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Dick Turpin is one of England’s most famous historical outlaws, known for his exploits as a highwayman during the early 18th century. Over time, he has become a legendary figure, celebrated in folklore and literature as a daring and gallant rogue. However, the reality of Turpin’s life is far less romantic. While he was indeed…
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Before delving into the story of Adriana Valkenburg, it’s important to understand the context of prostitution in the Netherlands. While prostitution has historically been tolerated in the country, it was not officially recognized as a legal profession until 1988. In the Netherlands, prostitution is legal and regulated, with sex work recognized as a legitimate profession.…
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“On the wet windy evening of January 22, a youthful band of idealists went to a lonely cabin in the Maryland woods.” these are the first few lines of one of the more stranger stories of LIFE magazine. “On the damp, windy night of January 22, a group of idealistic youths ventured into a remote…
History of Sorts 