Perspectives
Manyani Detention Camp
Manyani was an enormous site, nearly three miles long by half a mile wide. At the time, this was the largest detention camp outside the Iron Curtain. It was, like most of the camps in the Pipeline, surrounded by barbed wire and watchtowers and patrolled by armed guards with police dogs. After Operation Anvil, detainees were being moved in batches of a thousand twice a week from the screening camps. J.M Kariuki who was transported from Langata, asserts that they were given no food at any point in the 2-day journey. All their possessions that were not packed into a box were confiscated upon arrival and the detainees became recipients of harsh beatings throughout the process of registration.
By HINGES OF TIME2 years ago in History
Dear Sam
September 10, 2014 Dear Sam: You don’t know me yet, but you will. And when you do, it will be my greatest honor to make sure that you are the happiest person alive. I’ve been chosen to be your personal bodyguard. I swear that I will take that job very seriously. I may not look like much, only 3’7 and 60 pounds soaking wet, but I promise that I can pack a mean punch.
By David E. Perry2 years ago in History
Is Hinduism really a Religion?
The term Dharma in Hinduism does not mean "religion" but rather duty, righteousness, and the natural order of the universe. Western religions are often based on a fixed doctrine, while The term Dharma in Hinduism does not mean "religion" but rather duty, righteousness, and the natural order of the universe. Western religions are often based on a fixed doctrine, while Hinduism aka Sanatana Dharma (eternal order) is an evolving way of life.
By Sujeet M Sonar2 years ago in History
February's Song
Orange and Blossom met in 2006 on their way to a Josh Groban concert where they first heard him sing his "February Song". Before even knowing their real names, both had stood admiring the lovely field of oranges and orange blossoms while sightseeing a few hours before the concert.
By Antoni De'Leon2 years ago in History
When Engines Failed at 39,000 Feet
When Engines Failed at 39,000 Feet The story of Air Transat Flight 236 is nothing short of a miracle in aviation history. This incident occurred on August 24 2001 when an Airbus A330-243 aircraft was flying over the Atlantic Ocean and suddenly lost both of its engines. Despite this extremely dangerous situation Captain Robert Piché and his First Officer Dirk de Jager managed to avert a major disaster through their skill quick thinking and exceptional decision making. This event not only demonstrated the pilots' expertise but also became a rare example in the world of aviation. The flight was operated by Air Transat a Canadian airline and was traveling from Toronto Canada to Lisbon Portugal. There were 293 passengers and 13 crew members on board and everything seemed to be running smoothly. However, during the flight the crew noticed that the aircraft's fuel levels were depleting at an unusually rapid rate. Initially this appeared to be just a technical issue but soon it became evident that the aircraft was experiencing a fuel leak.
By Adnan Rasheed2 years ago in History
January 1, 1933. Content Warning.
Happiness and optimism have eluded me for months but as I enter upon this new beginning, I find myself hopeful. I feel this is the year of love and joy for myself. I have been writing in your pages for many years now and you have been privileged to hold all of my secrets, except for one that I fear letting out of the constraints of my mind. I have been holding it inside for so long, afraid to even speak it out loud or in your pages... but alas, I feel it is the only way to escape this darkness that has been draped over me for so long. If I don't release this, I fear I may drown in this misery of my own creation. Therefore, I must confess this to you, dearest Diary... for you are the only one I trust with my deepest secrets... I am in love with another, not my husband, not another man...
By Luna Verity2 years ago in History
The Mysterious Disappearance of Five Children in 1945 The Sodder Family Case.
The Mysterious Disappearance of Five Children in 1945 The Sodder Family Case. Some events in history never fade away instead they raise more questions over time. One such mystery is the disappearance of five Sodder children on Christmas Eve December 25 1945 in Fayetteville West Virginia USA.
By Adnan Rasheed2 years ago in History
The Diary of Katherina Minola
February 26th, 1593 My new husband, Petruchio, has once again found our dinner “unfit” for consumption. This maddening behavior has persisted for several days now. As I write, I feel quite faint, and I fear I may not stay awake long enough to finish this entry. He vexes me so; with his foul odor, rough manners, and appalling sensibilities, I feel most days that I share my marriage bed with a filthy, flea-riddled cur! We have yet to consummate our marriage, simply because I cannot bear the thought of him defiling me so. It makes my skin crawl even to think of it!
By Natalie Gray2 years ago in History
Love Lost
My dearest-sweet James, The date is April the Eight, 1940 and I am writing to you desperate for some semblance of justice or closure, any semblance. The skies are bleak without you here, the world is different my love. I am plagued by the constant fear of what will happen next. Who you will be when you come home. Who I will be. How I will pick up these pieces and build a new life. One without you. I can’t believe those words are being written. What do you say about a man who gave you everything? How am I supposed to write a memento in the papers about a man who embodied the world. My world?
By K.H. Obergfoll2 years ago in History
