History

  • Dirk de Klein—T-4 Victim

    Dirk de Klein, born 10 April 1888. Died 25 November 1939. Place of residence: Heinsberg, Germany Cause of Death: Pneumonia. Dirk de Klein was diagnosed with an incurable disease in 1936. He was also an ardent opponent of the Nazi regime and had criticized Hitler and Himmler—publicly on several occasions. Dirk de Klein did not…

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  • They weren’t numbers, they all had names—Children with dreams and lovers with flames,Mothers with lullabies soft on their lips,Fathers with hands roughened by gripsOn shovels, on hammers, on books worn with age,Each is bound to the world, each written on a page. They weren’t numbers; they all had lives,Some barely begun, some hardened by strife,Eyes…

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  • It is difficult to determine which crimes committed during the Holocaust were the most horrific, but the Action T4 program and Action 14f13 stand out as particularly chilling. While not necessarily more appalling than other atrocities of that dark period, these programs are especially alarming because elements of their ideology and methods appear to be…

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  • The Crow and the Eclipse

    The crow rests for a while. He is tired. He witnesses something strange. It is daytime, but yet, it is getting dark. Not too long ago, he would have been upset by this, but he has seen a lot more that recently he can’t explain. Following a train during one of his flights, hoping to…

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  • Behind the Star!

    Behind the star, a name, a face,A heart that beats in a hidden space,A soul that dreams, that laughs, that cries,But now wears pain in a thin disguise. The yellow cloth, a brand of shame,Imposed on lives who bear no blame.Once free to wander, speak, and stand,Now bound by hate’s unjust command. A thread of…

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  • Amazing Grace is one of the most beloved and enduring hymns in Christian tradition. With its profound message of redemption and spiritual renewal, the hymn has touched millions of lives across centuries and cultures. Its origins, deeply rooted in personal transformation and religious awakening, make it an extraordinary testament to the power of faith and…

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  • Paul Daniel “Ace” Frehley (April 27, 1951 – October 16, 2025) was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known as the original lead guitarist and co-founder of the legendary rock band KISS. Revered for his fiery solos, futuristic persona, and trailblazing guitar innovations, Frehley helped define the sound and spectacle of 1970s rock and…

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  • Music and Humour

    In this time when many media outlets would have us believe that everything is doom and gloom, it’s important to remember that it’s not. There are still many good things to enjoy. Despite everything, it’s okay to laugh, regardless of what people say. These are some funny tunes, some original, and some covers. The Firm…

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  • The Great Dictator (1940)The Final Speech by Charlie Chaplin I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be an emperor. That’s not my business.I don’t want to rule or conquer anyone.I should like to help everyone if possible—Jew, Gentile—Black man—White. We all want to help one another. Human beings are like that.We want to live by…

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  • Takeo Yoshikawa, a name that remains largely overshadowed by the grander narrative of World War II, played a pivotal yet clandestine role in one of the most significant events in modern history—the attack on Pearl Harbor. While most historical discussions about the Pearl Harbor attack focus on the military strategies, the surprise nature of the…

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