We could depend upon the USA to act in its own strategic interests. That meant, upholding the institutions which it created after 1945. Marshall Aid, NATO, WTO advanced US interests and those of its … (View Post)

For the Trump administration, these men were "suckers and losers." https://historyreclaimed.co.uk/margraten-cemetery-controversy/ (View Post)

I think it was Cynisca, the sister of King Agesilaos of Sparta, who won a load of prizes for chariot racing, as owner and trainer, in the 390's. But, no woman was allowed to drive a chariot, at … (View Post)

Thanks. The problem with AI is that time and again, it gives plausible-sounding, but wrong, answers. I asked AI to describe the fortress of Masada, and it came back with an answer that was perfect, s… (View Post)

Very small shifts in voting intention mean very big shifts in terms of seats. If we assume that the right wing bloc of voters remains at 49% or so, then 22-23% leaves the Conservatives very much in t… (View Post)