What became of British Gen. Cornwallis following his surrender at Yorktown, the last battle of the Revolutionary War?
Cornwallis After Yorktown: A Brief Look We know Cornwallis’ surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, marked a significant turning point in the War of Independence, but what actually happened to the British general following that defeat? According to the Virginia Library, the Siege of Yorktown, the last significant military engagement of the Revolutionary War, took place in […]
Historic taverns from the Revolutionary War that continue to attract visitors
The history of the American Revolution unfolds in a New York tavern Dana Perino presents Douglas Kennedy’s intriguing report on historic taverns in America, emphasizing their crucial role during the Revolutionary War of 1776. Kennedy visited notable locations in New York and Boston, including Fraunces Tavern and the Green Dragon Tavern, where key figures like […]
Syrian Colonel Charged with War Crimes Declared Unfit for Trial
LONDON – Former Syrian Air Force Colonel Unfit for Trial in Landmark UK Case A significant ruling was made Friday regarding a former Syrian air force colonel, Salem Al Salem, who has been charged with three counts of murder as a crime against humanity linked to a 2011 assault on civilians. The judge declared him […]
The Ukraine War Has An Unexpected Victor
North Korea has taken on a surprising role in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, refining its military abilities and establishing beneficial economic ties amidst this proxy battle between East and West. Military experts suggest that North Korea has dispatched thousands of troops to support Russia and might evolve into a significant arms supplier due to this […]
DPAA recognizes World War II pilot missing on espionage mission in Thailand
The Defense Prisoner of War and MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced on Wednesday that they have determined the location of a pilot who went missing during a World War II spy mission. Officials identified the pilot as Lt. Franklin H. McKinney, a 21-year-old from Rhode Island serving in the U.S. Army Air Force. He was […]
Children in Israel experience trauma and anxiety from war during their summer break
Israel’s Children Navigate Anxiety and Trauma on Summer Vacation Tel Aviv: Marking 1,000 days since the devastating Hamas-led attacks on October 7, children in Israel are trying to enjoy their summer break, each facing their own unique challenges. Some are still dealing with the mental scars of ongoing conflicts, while others feel the tension of […]
ROOKE: Resembling a Civil War
Birthright Citizenship Decision and Its Implications Dealing with the recent Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship is still a heavy topic for many. The decision allows illegal immigrants and those seen as “birth tourists” to give birth in the U.S. and gain citizenship for their children. It’s a perspective that, frankly, raises eyebrows. Some argue […]
Democrats assist Republicans in defeating a Lebanon war powers resolution introduced by Rashida Tlaib
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives mostly aligned with Republicans to defeat a war powers resolution aimed at prohibiting U.S. forces from engaging in any hostile actions in Lebanon. On Tuesday, the House voted 189-235 against the resolution that had backing from Democrats. Only two Republicans voted in favor of it, while 22 Democrats […]
Long-buried Revolutionary War bakery is discovered after hundreds of years.
Discovery of 18th-Century Bakery in Connecticut Archaeologists have recently unearthed well-preserved remains of an 18th-century bakery in Lebanon, Connecticut. This find offers a rare glimpse into the Revolutionary War era. This bakery was reportedly used to prepare bread for the French army during their support of the American Revolutionary efforts. The excavation, conducted in early […]
Bake house for French soldiers from the Revolutionary War found in Connecticut
Discoveries Unveiled Beneath Connecticut Town Green In an intriguing turn of events, archaeologists working in a historic area of Connecticut have uncovered the well-preserved remains of an 18th-century bakery. This site, located in Lebanon, is an unusual piece of Revolutionary War history. The bakery was, interestingly enough, utilized to bake bread for the French army, […]