Zeppelins were important to the German army during World War I. They used them as a terror weapon against civilians. They…
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How a Map Can Make a Difference
I’ve just found a map that makes everything clear. I’ve only been trying to figure out the location of the YMCA…
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The U-Boat Dilemma
Here’s the deal: I both hate German U-boats and I admire them. It’s a real problem when I’m watching a…
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Reading Love Letters
Do you like to read love letters? Well, certainly if they’re addressed to you. But what if, as an historian,…
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Happily Ever Afters: The Gold Rush Christmas
Did the folks in The Gold Rush Christmas live happily ever after? In the Pioneer Christmas Collection story, twins Samantha…
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WWI: a YMCA Worker’s Camel Tale
Think it was easy to be a YMCA secretary during WWI? The spiritual rewards may have been profound, but the physical cost…
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