China

  • The Experiments of Unit 731

    ++++++CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES++++++++++ We have all heard about the experiments conducted by the Nazis during World War II, but relatively little is known about the experiments by the Japanese Imperial Army. More specifically Unit 731. The unit, also is known as, “Detachment 731” and the “Kamo Detachment.” was a covert biological and chemical warfare research

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  • Introduction John Morrison Birch (1918–1945) occupies an unusual place in American history. A Baptist missionary turned U.S. Army intelligence officer in China during World War II, his life bridged the spheres of religion, geopolitics, and war. Though he died at just 27 years old, Birch became a symbolic figure in early Cold War discourse when

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  • On June 4, 1989, a violent and deeply consequential event unfolded in the heart of Beijing, China. What began as a peaceful protest calling for democratic reform and greater freedoms ended in a brutal crackdown that claimed the lives of hundreds, perhaps thousands. The tragedy of Tiananmen Square remains one of the most defining moments

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  • A BIT OF SATIRE FOR THE WEEKEND America, rejoice! President Donald J. Trump is once again blessing us with his economic wizardry by proposing a magnificent new round of tariffs. Because what could possibly be better for the average American than paying more for literally everything? Yes, folks, in an effort to “stick it to

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  • Early Life and Marriage Rose Girone, born Rosa Raubvogel on January 13, 1912, in Janów, Poland, lived a life defined by resilience, adaptability, and an unyielding spirit. Growing up in a world on the brink of great change, Rosa’s early years were spent in Janów, a small village in southeastern Poland. Seeking greater opportunities, her

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  • The Nanjing Massacre, also known as the Rape of Nanking, stands as one of the darkest chapters in human history. This harrowing event took place during a six-week period starting in December 1937, after the Japanese Imperial Army captured the Chinese capital of Nanjing during the Second Sino-Japanese War. The atrocities committed during this time

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  • In the annals of history, specific names become etched with unique infamy, their legacies stained by actions that go beyond the brutality of war and enter the realm of sheer atrocity. Lieutenant General Hisao Tani of the Imperial Japanese Army is one such figure. While many factors shaped the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945), Tani’s leadership

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  • 1740 Batavia massacre

    The Netherlands has for most of its history quite a prosperous country. I wish I could say that all this wealth was always begotten in a fair way, but that would be a lie. The Dutch were ruthless in their quest for the things they desired. From the arrival of the first Dutch ships in

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  • The Manchurian plague

    Before I go into the history of the The Manchurian plague, I would like to say something about Dr. Wu Lien-teh. Google is honoring him today with a Google Doodle, it is his 142 birthday today. Dr. Wu Lien-teh. was a Malayan physician renowned for his work in public health and particularly, the Manchurian plague

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  • Toilet Paper

    When I first started doing my blogs I never though I would be writing about toilet paper one day, but due this upsurge in the fascination with toilet paper , caused by the Covid 19 crisis, I felt compelled to have a quick look at the history of toilet paper. Below are just some key

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