The History Buff Thread

I’m inherently against AI generated content but this isn’t terrible and it’s cool to visualize Galveston in its heyday. The scale on some of the aerial shots is off with the island being too small to scale with the houses.

 

I agree with you on AI generally, but I’m making an exception for stuff like this.

 

I remember both these historical songs:

 

Too scared to go get Ireland. We woulda had that dude so drunk. (obviously kidding)

 

Great long commute / road trip podcast for those that love learning about how civilizations fall: https://fallofcivilizationspodcast.com/

 

If you have high functioning autism, found this an interesting series about the history of geometry:

 

Awww I thought its a Hilary Duff thread

 

Perfect fodder for HBO or whoever miniseries:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Athens_(1946)

 

You think you hate mosquitos? Guess again! Ever wanted a statue of one?

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappen...t-for-mosquito-that-killed-cromwell-9.7203480

 

That’s incredible lol

 

Any other history buff kind of into this lady:



She’s no Suzannah Lipscomb, but she has a certain charm and attractive way about her. I like her PBS and BBC specials.

 

Listened to a podcast about him recently..incredible! I'm late to say thanks for sharing this!!!

 

82 years ago today, the weather finally cleared and Eisenhower gave the final order to proceed with Operation Overlord (D-Day). Allied ships set sail across the channel and Airborne troops boarded planes to drop behind enemy lines.

 

41 years ago today, Ferris Bueller skipped school with his girlfriend and his buddy.