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Netflix TV Series Recommendation: Hitler’s Circle of Evil (2018)

04/05/2019

History, Netflix Recommendations, War

Quote from Hitler’s Circle of Evil: “If you wish the sympathy of the broad masses, you must tell them the crudest and most stupid things.” Executive Producers: Compton Ross and David McNab Directors: Simon Deeley, Matthew Hinchcliffe, Vicky Matthews, Guy Smith, Ashley Morris, and Chris Roberts Writers: Simon Deeley, Matthew Hinchcliffe, Vicky Matthews, Ashley Morris,
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Top Ten Deadliest Dictators from the Past

03/25/2019

History, Random Posts

I’ve been on a huge history kick lately. I’ve been watching movies based on historical incidents, shows with historical aspects, and reading various material out there with historical elements. It’s easier to focus on the glaring downside of political leadership. For example, dictators who kill with impunity their own people. While it’s more advantageous to
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Titanic: Artifact Exhibition

03/19/2019

History, Photographs, Ships

Quote from Eva Hart, Titanic Survivor: “And it wasn’t until we were in the lifeboat and rowing away, it wasn’t until then I realized that ship’s going to sink. It hits me there.” There were no pictures allowed in the exhibit, but I will try to my best to write what I saw and provide
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Three Book Recommendations: Erik Larson, Anne Frank, and Elie Wiesel

01/21/2019

Book Recommendations, History, Politics

Although I’ve read only one of these bookings, I know someone who has read all three. He said they are all great especially “In the Garden of Beasts” and “Night.” It was too important for me to pass up not recommending them, given we currently live in a time when it’s become all too easy
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Ronald Reagan Library: Part 2

04/13/2018

History, Politics, US History

Communism in Soviet Union and East Germany World Leaders of the Past Tiny Part of the Berlin Wall Past is Much Like it is Today Continue to Reagan, Part 3
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Ronald Reagan Library: Part 3

04/13/2018

History, Politics, US History

Reagan as a Swimmer and Football Player Reagan in Radio and Film Reagan as Governor of California (1967 to 1975) Reagan Running for President Reagan as a Writer and Rider Reagan as the Great Communicator Nancy Reagan’s Just Say No! Nancy Reagan’s Legacy of Caring Continue to Reagan, Part 4
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Genghis Khan: Part Five

04/08/2018

Asia, Genghis Khan, History

The Prolific Patriarch Not only did Genghis Khan conquer much of the world, he may have helped populate it. Recent genetic studies indicate that at least 16 million men living today are descendants of a Mongolian male who lived around 1,000 years ago. That’s one in every 200 males who have identical Y chromosomes,
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Genghis Khan: Part Four

04/08/2018

Asia, Genghis Khan, History

Clothing, jewelry, instruments, and other items from Genghis Khan’s time. This diorama was hard to see in person and even more difficult to see in photo, but trust me it was impressive. Continue to part four of Genghis Khan’s bloodline and death.
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Genghis Khan: Part Three

04/08/2018

Asia, Genghis Khan, History

This was probably my favorite part of the exhibit because the vases were absolutely stunning and could’ve spent much longer, but time was of the essence to see everything. Continue to part four of clothing, jewelry, and instruments.
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Genghis Khan: Part Two

04/08/2018

Asia, Genghis Khan, History

Swords and weaponry used during the Khan family reign. This triple-bow siege crossbow was huge. These photos don’t show how massive it was seeing it in person. Mongolian warriors and the way of life during Khan’s reign. Koreans were under Mongol rule from 1250 to 1392, and paid tribute/tax to the Mongols in weapons and
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Genghis Khan: Part One

04/08/2018

Asia, Genghis Khan, History

I could not use my flash in the exhibit or take video of the performers. This is why some of the pictures are semi-blurry and most are darker than normal. How do you actually pronounce the ruler of Mongolia’s name? Genghis Khan’s empire and influence through the years. The ruler, himself, as a replica bronze
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