Latin Bridge

A century and three years ago today, the assasination in Sarajevo took place.

Boots on the Ground

A century ago today, American troops arrived in France for duty in the Great War.

Trondhjem 1906

111 years ago today, King Haakon VII and Queen Maud were crowned in Trondhjem.

Upcoming Summer Events

The Russian Summer Ball for 2017 is the 22^nd annual ball in the series. It will take place on Saturday July 1^st.

The Abbeville Institute has a tradition of an annual summer school. This upcoming summer the institute is holding a summer school on Southern identity. The summer school runs from July 9 through 14. It takes place on Seabrook Island, South Carolina. More information can be found here.

The Mises Institute also hosts its annual Mises University July 23 through 29.

We also have an event in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is the annual FreedomFest by Dr. Mark Skousen. This year it takes place at Paris Las Vegas, a new location for the annual Las Vegas conference. It is scheduled to run July 19 through 22. This year is the 10^th anniversary and the 11^th FreedomFest.

Family Conflict

A century ago today, His Britannic Majesty George V changed the name of the House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to the House of Windsor.

Mexican Regicide

150 years ago today, Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico was brutally murdered.

Flag Day

A century ago today, the bête noire and the Persona Non Grata of this weblog gave a Flag Day address.

Passing of G.K. Chesterton

Nine squared years ago today, G.K. Chesterton passed from this world.

Abdication of Constantine I of Greece

A century ago today, King Constantine of the Hellenes abdicated.

Happy Birthday, Duke!

His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, is 96 today. Born Eight dozen years ago today a Prince of Greece and Denmark.

Badapest 1867

150 years ago today, the Austro-Hungarian Dual Monarchy, established through a compromise, was crowned with the coronation of Their Imperial and Royal Majesties Emperor-King Franz Josef I and Empress-Queen Elisabeth as King and Queen of Hungary.

Deposal of a King

112 years ago today, the Parliament of the Kingdom of Norway moved to depose the King – Oscar II.

Gold Standard Departed

Seven dozen years ago today, President Franklin D. Roosevelt took those United States off the gold standard.

Wilhelm II Passing at 76

76 years ago today, Wilhelm II, German Emperor, passed away.

Coronation at 64

2⁶ years ago today, Her Britannic Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in Westminster Abbey.