Wobert Wednesday – Orwell Follow-Up
Martinus did a nice write-up on Orwell Monday. I remember reading 1984 in AP English, which would have been in 1984 in fact. Great novel.
Category: History
Posts and episodes about history, historical figures, historical events and why they matter.
Francis Friday – “The Supreme Sacrifice, 35 Years Later”
Francis here again for another Francis Friday. This time I have to ask, what is your ‘watershed moment’? That is, what is that one startling,
Wobert Wednesday – Inauguration Day Commentary
I wanted to publish this on Wednesday, Inauguration Day, but as is often the case, I didn’t. I admit, of the three of us at
Last word on great steak debate of 2021
I am totally digging this back and forth posting we’ve got going here. The drama is intense. Practically a soap opera. I sense an appearance
Dr. KING DAY
So I know it is Martin Monday and I’m supposed to have a lot to say. Not today. It has been said, much better than
Francis Friday – You Need To See Tom Hanks’ Movie Greyhound
Francis here. Two weeks ago we dropped our first World War II episode, “Wolves Among Us” and discussed the Battle of the Atlantic and how
NOT SO FAST SNAKES & OTTERS
So, I was listening to our “Wolves Among Us” episode last week and while generally it was a stellar outing, I think we did have
Francis Friday – Why We Detest Woodrow Wilson
Howdy folks – Francis here again for another Francis Friday. Today in history, January 8th, is when Woodrow Wilson delivered his historic Fourteen Points speech
Francis Friday – “The Joy of What If?”
Francis here and its time for a Francis Favorite on Friday! As you know, all three of us Snakes and Otters guys are huge Comic
Today In History! November 17th
I discovered that on this date in 1558 Elizabeth I came to power in England, beginning the Elizabethan Era. We dove all into this back