During Emus Took Flight: The Great Emu War

Back in the late 1920s, Australia faced a unique problem. A large flock of emus, those majestic birds, decided that the farmland in Western Australia was {prime real estate|a tasty buffet. The farmers were furious, as these emus were razing their crops with glee. The government, in a move that would later be viewed as.both hilarious and tragic, dec

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A Gnadenhutten Massacre: A Stain on American History

On the frosty morning of March 8th, 1782, a dark chapter unfolded in the annals of American history. The peaceful settlement of Gnadenhutten, home to hundreds of friendly Lenape Indians who had sought refuge from war, was brutally attacked by a band of American militiamen. Driven by vengeance, these men, led by the infamous Major John Sullivan, col

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