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Quintus Curtius
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5 Service Rifles Of The First World War
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The armies of the belligerents who went to war in 1914 carried rifles that today might be considered quaint. They had handsome wooden finishes, were designed for long-range fire, and… read more
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How To Stage A Successful Coup
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The recent coup attempt several days ago in Turkey failed for several reasons. Chief among them were the inability of the coup plotters to secure the support of key military… read more
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How The Assault Rifle Was Invented
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During the First World War, the soldiers of all the belligerent nations carried rifles that were designed for accurate long-range fire. Germany had its Mauser; France its Lebel; Britain its… read more
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Ambrose Bierce: An Influential And Underappreciated American Writer
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Before Stephen King, H.L. Mencken, and H.P. Lovecraft, there was Ambrose Bierce. He was without doubt one of the strangest figures in American literary history. His work straddled several genres,… read more
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How Cicero’s “On Duties” Can Help Your Decision-Making Skills
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Someone once said that our lives are the sum totals of the decisions we make. If this is true, and I think it is, then the next logical step for… read more
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8 Essential Things Every Hiker Should Carry
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Summer is a time for outdoor activity. Many of us will find ourselves hiking, camping, or just going on long walks. I thought this would be a good opportunity to… read more
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Australian Media That Defamed Roosh Inks Landmark Deal With Chinese Ministry Of Propaganda
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Early in 2016, the Australian media was being driven into hysterical fits of rage that a random US blogger named Roosh Valizadeh might set foot in their country and have… read more
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The Quest For Freedom Of Thought
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This article was originally published on Fortress of the Mind. We take it for granted today that we should be able to think and speak as we wish. It is very… read more
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How Peru Defeated The Shining Path Guerrillas
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Dictators get little gratitude. When they are on top, everyone loves (or claims to love) them; but when they fall or leave office, they are reviled, accused, and loathed. Chile’s… read more
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Things Change: The Startling Contrasts Of Venezuela And Colombia
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Things can change. And they can change quickly. I remember the rock musician Billy Squier from the 1980s. He rose from total obscurity to international stardom, and then somehow went… read more
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