So, Delmer Berg is deadI didn't actually know about Delmer Berg until this week, until he died, but he was the last survivor of the Abraham Lincoln brigade, and his death means that a strange but relevant portion of American history has slipped from living memory ( Read more... )

Questions that most Americans should know the answers to, but probably don't (those of you who don't live in the area can safely plead ignorance):

• So, today's Cinco de Mayo which, to be honest, isn't that big a deal in Mexico. You should know, of course, that this is not Mexican Independence Day, which happens later in the year. It is, however, ( Read more... )

One of the most widely discussed, and completely misunderstood, topic in history is the struggle between civilization and barbarianism. Really we're speaking about the historical battle between between older civilizations with large, robust economies and strong cultural heritage coming into conflict with younger civilizations with a militaristic ( Read more... )

I've been neglecting this LJ for a while, ever since my schedule became hectic. This Indian thing is a bit crazy.

So, I thought, just because lookingforwater reminded me, and because I've been thinking about it, I would give here a tribute to a man whom many of those on the internet who claim to be "Flame warriors", capable of sending a n00b or an asshat ( Read more... )