Monthly Archives: January 2025

Two Germans Explain Success and Failure

Posted on January 8, 2025 by odeboyz

Albert Einstein 1922 If my theory of relativity is proven successful, Germany will claim me as a German and France will declare me a citizen of the world. Should my theory prove untrue, France will say that I am a … Continue reading →

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War Studies: The Importance of Nelson’s victory at Trafalgar, 21st October 1805

Posted on January 8, 2025 by odeboyz

The British Empire was founded on the Royal Navy and Nelson’s triumph at Trafalgar sealed British naval supremacy. The importance of Trafalgar was that it brought naval and global domination for 136 years. Naval supremacy transformed Britain into ‘The policeman … Continue reading →

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Bethlehem, 2024

Posted on January 4, 2025 by odeboyz
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A Ricky Gervais Quip

Posted on January 1, 2025 by odeboyz

If there is a God why did he make me an atheist?

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The domination of football by the Spanish

Posted on January 1, 2025 by odeboyz

Spain are the European champions. Real Madrid won the Champions League. Rodri won the Ballon d’Or and has only come to seem more important since suffering an anterior cruciate injury. Spanish managers won the Premier League, the Bundesliga and League … Continue reading →

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