Events
מָשִׁיחַ/Μεσσίας/Χριστός. Honorable Mention in History Would’ve Burned This Page Challenge.
He considers the place across the valley before him with quiet solemnity. “The Garden of Eden, paradise, is never more than a moment away. A simple choice, a willingness to see & enter in.”
By Randy Wayne Jellison-Knockabout a year ago in History
The Wildest Heist You’ve Never Heard Of: Operation Fish
You know that feeling when you stumble across a story so wild, so perfectly absurd, that you can’t believe it’s true? That’s exactly what happened when I first heard about Operation Fish. Picture this: it’s July 1940, and while Europe’s burning under the roar of war, a quiet train pulls into Montreal’s Bonaventure Station. Nothing unusual, right? Just another day of passengers and cargo. But hidden in that moment, three men-Alexander Craig from the Bank of England, and David Mansour and Sydney Perkins from the Bank of Canada-exchange a cryptic greeting about “fish.” And not just any fish, but crates upon crates of it, so important that the fate of the free world hangs in the balance. Sounds like a spy novel, doesn’t it? But here’s the kicker: those crates weren’t filled with fish at all. They held Britain’s entire fortune-gold, bonds, securities-smuggled across the Atlantic in the most audacious heist you’ve never heard of.
By KWAO LEARNER WINFREDabout a year ago in History
The Man Who Flew into History: Paul Tibbets’ Story
Ever wonder what it feels like to carry the weight of history on your shoulders? Picture this: it’s August 1945, and you’re a 30-year-old pilot stepping into the cockpit of a B-29 bomber named after your mother. The mission? Drop the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima. That was Paul Tibbets’ reality. His life, a mix of courage, duty, and quiet reflection, pulls you in-not just because of that one flight, but because of the human behind it. What kind of person takes on a moment like that? Let’s dig into his story.
By KWAO LEARNER WINFREDabout a year ago in History
Top Story
Top Story – A Story of Courage and Voice By Kelly Yang Narrative-style summary (800+ words) Mia Tang was no stranger to speaking up. After all, she’d helped run a motel, exposed unfair labor practices, and stood up to racism—all before turning 13. But now, she was about to face something even more intimidating: the world of professional journalism.
By Akhtar Ali about a year ago in History
An Unsettling Confrontation.
The terrifying incident of being nearly run over while peacefully protesting is far more than a personal affront; it represents a deeply unsettling challenge to the very foundation of democratic society. To experience such a blatant act of aggression—a vehicle used as a weapon against a civilian exercising their constitutional rights—is to witness a profound betrayal of the ideals this nation purports to uphold. This experience forces a confrontation with the bewildering truth that some individuals are willing to resort to monstrous tactics, directly contradicting the solemn military oaths sworn to defend the country against fascism.
By Sai Marie Johnsonabout a year ago in History
Keep Following The River
The sun's bright rays expanded over the rushing river, a testament to the resilience of Mary Draper Ingles. The river's mighty force in this settled wilderness. Mary, a beacon of strength, rested on the bank, always keeping an eye on everything. The luxury of civilization was far gone, with so many awful memories. Everything was an enemy out in this expanse, including the crazy Dutchwoman. Mary felt a little more rested but as can be trying to traverse these woods. It was only a dream to get away from the Shawnee. They were just living peacefully in their village in Draper Meadow, Virginia. The many memories of growing up on the frontier with her parents. The new world seemed exciting, as it offered the opportunity to start a whole new chapter in history. Too many nights were the nightmares of the Draper Meadow Massacre. They dragged her and her children along with others to the unforgiving wilderness. Mary focused on her goal to return to her loving husband, William. Her thoughts never did lose the memory of her son, who was taken to another village, and her baby, who would never have survived this escape. The miles turned long as just surviving was the goal.
By Sarah Danaherabout a year ago in History
The Mysterious Agent 355
In the fall of 1776, General Washington received grievous news. One of his chief espionage officers, Nathan Hale, had just been captured and executed by the British. Frankly he wasn't too terribly surprised; Hale was a good man, but a horrendous spy. Nor was he the first of Washington's spies to be found out and killed before they could deliver their hard-sought information about the enemy. After receiving news of Hale's execution by hanging without a trial, Washington was most aggrieved and probably more than a little frustrated.
By Natalie Grayabout a year ago in History
The Facts of the "Freedom Floatilla"
I'll be honest, I held off on commenting on this particular "Historic Event" mostly because I knew that it was never going to be a historic event. This was always going to be a non-starter, a pointless propaganda exercise to give a handful of people fifteen days of fame by linking themselves toa current popular cause without actually doing anything useful.
By Natasja Roseabout a year ago in History
"Janet Horne" — The Last Witch Executed in Scotland. Runner-Up in History Would’ve Burned This Page Challenge.
Imagine you're Janet Horne, an elderly woman living in Dornoch, a quaint little seaside town in the Sutherland county of Scotland's Highlands. It’s 1727, and you lead a modest life — not unusual for that time or place — with your daughter. Life isn’t easy, but it’s yours. You have the love of your daughter and the duty of caring for her to keep you going, despite the creeping onset of an illness we’d now recognise as senility.
By Paul Stewartabout a year ago in History
