Narratives
The Forgotten Fields: Part VIII – Billiards
I. The Crack of the Break A sharp CRACK splits the silence. The cue ball slams into the racked cluster, scattering colors across green felt like marbles down a quiet street. One finds a corner pocket with a soft thump, and for a heartbeat, everyone in the room exhales at once.
By The Iron Lighthouse4 months ago in History
"Remembering Ivan the Great: How One Man Transformed Russia Forever - The Untold Story of His Legacy!". AI-Generated.
Ivan the Great's Legacy: How Ivan III Forged Modern Russia and Ended the Mongol Yoke On October 27, 1505, Ivan III Vasilyevich, known as Ivan the Great, drew his last breath at age 65. This Grand Prince of Moscow left behind a land transformed. Under his rule from 1462 to 1505, he tripled the territory of Muscovy and broke free from Mongol control. You can see his hand in the birth of a strong Russian state. He turned scattered principalities into a unified power. His moves set the stage for Russia's rise as an empire.
By Story silver book 4 months ago in History
The Lie That Divided the World
The world was promised deliverance in a needle. Leaders said the vaccine would stop the virus, save lives, and bring normal life back. The media echoed that message without question. Anyone who hesitated was accused of being reckless or cruel. They were blamed for the deaths of others. They were told they were the problem. Yet those who paused, questioned, and sought truth were not the danger. They were the last line of reason in a world ruled by fear.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast4 months ago in History
The Republic We Were Meant to Keep
The United States is not a monarchy. It is also not a democracy, at least not a direct or pure one. What we have is a constitutional republic, a system of government designed with layers of accountability, separation of powers, and checks and balances so that no single ruler, party, or majority can dominate the rest. Our representatives are democratically elected, but their authority is limited by the Constitution. The will of the people matters, but only within the guardrails of law. That distinction is the cornerstone of liberty.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast4 months ago in History
The Forgotten Fields: Part VI – Tennis
I. The Pop of the Racket It begins with a sound... A sharp pop! The crisp collision of a faded ball against a wooden racket. Sneakers skid against sunbaked asphalt. Cicadas hum somewhere in the distance. A chain-link fence rattles as a wild serve bounces wide. The net sags just a little too low in the middle.
By The Iron Lighthouse4 months ago in History
Breaking Barriers: Jesse L. Brown's Historic Achievement and the Legacy of the USS Jesse L. Brown
Breaking Barriers: Jesse L. Brown's Historic Achievement and the Legacy of the USS Jesse L. Brown On October 21, 1948, a young man from Mississippi pinned on his wings and changed history forever. Jesse L. Brown stepped into the cockpit as the first African-American naval aviator in the U.S. Navy. His story breaks through barriers and lights the way for others. Imagine facing doubt at every turn, yet pushing forward to fly high. This moment came right after World War II, when the military started to open doors for Black service members. Back then, segregation ruled much of the South and the armed forces. African Americans fought for a spot in the skies, but rules kept them grounded. Brown's success marked the start of real change in naval aviation.
By Story silver book 4 months ago in History
Cults of Gods: Poseidon, God of the Sea and...Horses?
Modern sources often present Poseidon as a one-sided god of the sea. But that is only part of his vast domain. Beyond the waves, Poseidon ruled forces that had little to do with water such as earthquakes and horses. This makes him one of the most complex figures of the Greek pantheon.
By Alex Smith4 months ago in History
The Forgotten Fields: Part V – Soccer
I. The Sound of the Game Before the scoreboards, before the TV deals and plastic cleats, there was the sound... A sharp thud of a leather ball smacking against a threadbare boot. The metallic ring of a goalpost that was once a pipe from the shipyard. The whistle of wind through chain-link fences. Mud sucking at heels. Steam rising from factory stacks in the distance.
By The Iron Lighthouse4 months ago in History
Cults of Gods: Hera, Goddess of Jealousy?
Alongside Zeus’ numerous antics, Hera’s jealousy and anger are equally famous in Greek mythology. From trying to kill Heracles to pursuing Leto across the world and preventing her from giving birth to Apollon and Artemis, Hera made it adamantly clear that she would not tolerate infidelity, though Zeus would rarely heed to her.
By Alex Smith4 months ago in History
