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Aug 271 min read
The First Women to Enlist in the Navy
In 1917 a loophole allowed for women to officially enlist in the Navy Reserves. The jobs these women could have were limited and most...
May 291 min read
SS United States is still the Fastest Ocean Liner
The SS United States captured the Blue Riband in 1952, setting the record for the fastest transatlantic crossing by an ocean liner, a...
Apr 101 min read
Bigger Cities have better area codes ... on rotary phones at least
Turns out the original area codes aren’t random numbers randomly assigned to states and areas, cities with larger populations, like New...
Apr 51 min read
Stagecoach Mary!
Mary Fields was the first black woman to deliver mail in the US. She lived in Cascade Montana and became a local legend.
Jan 261 min read
The Insane Revenge Quest to Destroy the USS Philadelphia
The USS Philadelphia was one of the US Navy’s best warships, but it ran aground and was captured by Tripolitan Pirates
Feb 10, 20231 min read
I Tried Making Hardtack!
Hardtack, Ships Biscuit, Molar Breakers, Worm Castels. Honestly, the hardtack was not as bad as I thought it would be, I definitely made...
Jan 31, 20231 min read
Haze Gray and Underway
I took that video while approaching the USS New Jersey on a particularly foggy day. The color of the paint is appropriately called "Haze...
Jan 3, 20231 min read
The Peacemaker Incident
The Peacemaker Cannon was based somewhat on the design of the "Oregon" cannon which was designed by John Ericson. However the Oregon had...
Dec 28, 20221 min read
Cursed Chariot Races
Romans got really into chariot races, and sometimes they used Curses to cheat.
Nov 17, 20221 min read
Gladiators: Verus and Priscus
Gladiators Verus and Priscus duke it out in a battle that went on for a long time. Both fighters were granted their freedom.
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