Perspectives
The Day the Giant Stopped Moving
The Day the Giant Stopped Moving For nearly a century, the United States stood as the world's most dominant power — economically, militarily, and culturally. From shaping global trade to leading wars and alliances, America was not just a country; it was the engine of the modern world. But today, many analysts, policymakers, and observers are beginning to ask a serious question: Is America no longer leading the world the way it once did?
By Wings of Time 7 months ago in History
Carried by the Wind: The Forgotten Story of Japan’s Fire Balloons.. Content Warning.
In the final years of World War II, as the conflict stretched across oceans and continents, a strange and almost unbelievable weapon drifted silently across the Pacific. It had no engine. No pilot and no guidance system. Only wind.
By The Iron Lighthouse7 months ago in History
The Vietnam War
On March 16, 1968, soldiers of Charlie Company entered the Vietnamese village of My Lai expecting to find Viet Cong fighters but instead found only unarmed civilians, mostly women, children, and elderly men, and over the next four hours they systematically murdered between 347 and 504 people, raping women before killing them, bayoneting children, and burning homes with families inside, and when their commander Lieutenant William Calley ordered them to stop shooting because there was no one left to shoot, the U.S. military covered up the massacre for over a year until investigative journalist Seymour Hersh broke the story, and even then only one person was convicted despite dozens of soldiers participating in the killing.
By The Curious Writer7 months ago in History
Iran’s Mosaic Doctrine Rising
The Mosaic Doctrine: Is Iran Following Israel’s Strategic Playbook? From Defense to Pre-Emptive Intelligence Power In modern geopolitical warfare, few strategic doctrines have shaped intelligence operations like the Mosaic Doctrine, more widely known as the Begin Doctrine. Originally developed by Israeli leadership, this doctrine focuses on preventing enemies from becoming powerful enough to threaten national security — even if that requires covert operations, sabotage, or pre-emptive strikes.
By Wings of Time 7 months ago in History
Middle East War: Next Phase Incoming
Middle East War Update: A Dangerous New Phase May Be Approaching The Middle East is once again moving toward a tense and uncertain moment as new developments suggest that the next phase of conflict may be approaching. Military movements, diplomatic warnings, and increased security alerts across several countries have created growing concern among global leaders and analysts. While no official declaration of war has been made, the situation appears to be evolving rapidly, and the coming days may prove critical for regional and global stability.
By Wings of Time 7 months ago in History
Corinne Griffith (1894-1979)
By Brian D’Ambrosio Corinne Griffith, born November 21, 1894, in Waco, Texas, became one of the most admired figures of the silent film era, celebrated for her elegance, poise, and expressive subtlety on screen. Known as “The Orchid Lady of the Screen,” Griffith cultivated an image of refinement and emotional restraint that set her apart from her contemporaries. Beneath the Hollywood persona lay a Texas childhood shaped by her Italian ancestry and the civic prominence of her maternal family, whose accomplishments left a lasting impression on her sense of artistry, ambition, and cultural awareness.
By Brian D'Ambrosio 7 months ago in History
HollyWeird and the Practice of Whitewashing with the Old Art of Oriental Yellowfacing
It starts with love. . . Race and Cinema Originally part of "The Big Read" Library presentation on January 17, 2012. I like how this is now old and we actually had an Asian actress win an Academy Award in "Everything Everywhere All at Once." WOW
By SAMURAI SAM: Wild Wayne7 months ago in History
