Category Archives: History

Warfare changed forever

Posted on June 20, 2026 by odeboyz

The Iran War and the Ukraine War have changed warfare forever. This means that the entire arms Industry is now obsolete. The F-35 costs about $70m each and they are useless in the current war environment. British contracts for new … Continue reading →

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Cunk at her sparkling best

Posted on June 20, 2026 by odeboyz
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Grace Dent reviews Oudh 1722 London SE1

Posted on June 13, 2026 by odeboyz
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Trump’s Foreign Policy is *Normal*

Posted on June 11, 2026 by odeboyz

Trump is not an exceptional in his foreign policy. He is normal. The USA has spent trillions of dollars trying to impose their will on countries round the world. The litany of shame began in Iran in 1953, then Vietnam, … Continue reading →

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Why I (sort-of) Prefer Medieval Astronomy

Posted on June 10, 2026 by odeboyz

Introduction Medieval astronomy is uncomplicated. The Church told people what to think and that’s what they did. Medieval people believed in a static geocentric universe. They said, ‘The sun rises and sets.’ So do I. Discussion The Bible was their … Continue reading →

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Might is Right: Podcast

Posted on June 9, 2026 by odeboyz

The Iranian war is raging but 7500 miles away Cuba is starving. The USA is using the Medieval tactic of starvation to achieve regime change. This is a *Crime against humanity* but, of course, it doesn’t count because a superpower … Continue reading →

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Black Lives Matter: Nina Simone

Posted on June 3, 2026 by odeboyz

She was ten years old when a white couple arrived late to her piano recital and someone asked her parents to give up their front-row seats. Her mother and father stood without a word and started toward the back. Eunice … Continue reading →

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Iran and the Bible: Podcast

Posted on May 1, 2026 by odeboyz

The Bible seems like an unlikely place to find good advice on the conduct of a war in 2026 but nonetheless it is valuable. The David and Goliath story, 1 Samuel 17: 1-58, explains why the weak sometimes beat the … Continue reading →

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80 years of American military failure: Podcast

Posted on April 28, 2026 by odeboyz

Since 1945 the Americans have fought a number of significant wars and either lost or drawn them all. There is no reason to believe that the war against Iran will have a different outcome. This podcast is about 10 minutes … Continue reading →

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Bombing always fails ~ Iran 2026: Podcast

Posted on April 24, 2026 by odeboyz

This podcast discusses the attempt by Israel-USA to bomb Iran into acquiescence  Bombing always fails It is 3 minutes long Addendum: Tokyo, March 1945 The ultimate example of failure was the obliteration of a major part of Tokyo. If you … Continue reading →

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