Blog Posts on history

Could there be a World War III? by dragonanswers on Feb 9, 2012Since the end of World War II in 1945 there have been hundreds of destructive wars all over the World, but thankfully there hasn't been a full on International conflict between the World's great powers. Could this happen again? If so where could it...

Imeldific Night at Livin’ La Vida Imelda by República Negrénse on Feb 9, 2012Last February 4, 2012, a Saturday, I woke up from slumber and immediately opened my Facebook. I was not expecting much since my friends would most probably be out somewhere. Seeing my contact’s recent statuses, I suddenly noticed an announcemen...

People on Focus: Direk Jay Abello by República Negrénse on Feb 8, 2012It was Saturday and in the early afternoon when I caught the train and headed to Ayala Center. I was going to Kuppa Fort Bonifacio to meet with the Director/Executive Producer of PUREZA The Story of Negros Sugar and he is none other than a kasimanwa,...

The Bitten Apple. by The Rainbow Star on Feb 7, 2012The “bitten apple” is the logo of the well-known computer manufacturer Apple Inc. It is one of the easily recognizable logos in the whole wide world, a fitting symbol to the name of the company behind the picture. Here is one bite out of the appl...

Last WWI veteran dies by Finest Kind Clinic and Fishmarket on Feb 7, 2012From the BBC: Born in London before moving to Norfolk, Mrs Green was 17 years old when she joined the Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF) on 13 September 1918 - two months before the armistice. Mrs Green worked as a waitress on RAF ba...

Stuff below the fold by Finest Kind Clinic and Fishmarket on Feb 7, 2012Happy 200th Birthday, Charles Dickens.Librivox has some of his short works HERE and also has some of his novels for download for your listening pleasure.---------------------------------I find this speech at the National Prayer breakfast interesting...

These Are the Earliest Human Paintings Ever by Geek Picks on Feb 7, 2012According to new dating tests, these are the first paintings ever made by humans. They are seals painted more than 42,000 years ago, located in the Cave of Nerja, in Málaga, Spain. And they may change our ideas about humanity's evolution. via gizm...

Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon by Proudly Pinay on Feb 7, 2012It was our first time to experienced Pahiyas Festival the colorful feast celebrated every 15th of May.History of the Pahiyas, the Untold Story   An old history book of Lucban, entitled “Kasaysayan at Tala ng Bayan ng Lucban, Quezon (P...

8 Most Shocking “Crimes of Passion” in Philippine History by Definitely Filipino on Feb 7, 2012Love moves in mysterious ways but as much as you want to wear your heart on your sleeve, too much love can kill you, both literally and figuratively. It can either be a curse or a blessing depending on how the love will turn out in the end. And once...

Historically Remarkable Portuguese Forts From Around The World II by A Traveler's Tales on Feb 6, 2012Here’s an additional list of historic forts built by Portuguese in the different parts of the world. These historic structures are popular tiurist attractions. Nakhal Fort – Oman photo link The beautiful Nakhal Fort is a large fort in the Mi...