Monthly Archives: July 2012

The women who went to war

Posted on July 11, 2012 by historywithatwist

As much as I am fascinated by the history of Ireland during both the War of Independence and the Civil War, there are other areas of interest to me, one being the American Civil War. One aspect of that conflict which seldom gets … Continue reading →

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Hitler’s favourite Jew…

Posted on July 6, 2012 by historywithatwist

There’s no denying that Adolf Hitler was a spineless beast. He bullied and tormented his fellow citizens and ordered the murder of millions of others before taking the easy way out with a bullet to the brain as justice closed … Continue reading →

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Dentures and the De-composed

Posted on July 2, 2012 by historywithatwist

Mention the name Strauss and the first thing that springs to mind is The Blue Danube. For many it is the composer’s signature work. There was the opera, Die Fledermaus, too, and many other works that may not sit so … Continue reading →

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