Sunday, February 21, 2016

Happy Birthday, Harald V!

Today marks the 79th birthday of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway.

Happy Birthday, Your Majesty!


Thursday, February 18, 2016

Sowell on Uninformed Voting

Dr. Thomas Sowell says uninformed voters should stay home on Election Day:


Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Sunday, February 14, 2016

Draft for a League

97 years ago today, a draft covenant for the League of Nations was presented by the Persona Non Grata of this weblog.


Happy Birthday, Your Serene Highness!

Best wishes to Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein, on his 71st birthday!


Thursday, February 11, 2016

A Governor Escapes

A dozen score years ago today, Sir James Wright, Governor of the Province of Georgia, escaped imprisonment by the rebels in Savannah.


Monday, February 8, 2016

Strutt at 142

Lt. Col. Edward Lisle Strutt CBE DSOSeven score and two years ago today, the icon and mascot of this weblog was born.

Please feel free to browse posts on the late officer.

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Elizabeth II Accession

Eight square years ago today, Her Britannic Majesty ascended the throne at Treetops.