Tag: European History
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The Ingenious Mulberry Harbors of D-Day: Unseen Heroes of Operation Overlord
On June 6, 1944, the beaches of Normandy witnessed one of the most audacious military operations in history: D-Day. Amid the chaos, destruction, and heroism of the landings, one often-overlooked aspect made a critical contribution to the Allies’ victory—the Mulberry Harbors. These artificial ports, constructed under great secrecy and assembled off the coast of France,…
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The Art of History (2/8/24)
“Art belongs to humanity. Without this we are animals. We just fight, we live, we die. Art is what makes us human”. – Mikhail Piotrovsky, Director, Hermitage Museum History is art. Observing it, teaching it, writing it, and studying it is an art in itself. The Renaissance helped to create such an idea, especially as…
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