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The Stupidest Thing I’ve Read This Week (18/8/12)

Posted on August 18, 2012 by

Third place this week goes to the Irish Olympic homecoming “controversy” that was reported on extensively as the Games came to a close. Seems plenty of people wanted the chance to have an Italia 90 style welcome home party for … Continue reading →

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The Stupidest Thing I’ve Read This Week (5/5/12)

Posted on May 5, 2012 by

Third place this week goes to a project on Kickstarter, looking to get funds in order to carry out a scientific expedition to the Congo. The aim is to discover and document new insect and animal species. All well and … Continue reading →

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Losing My Religion, Sort Of

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

I was really impressed by the Vatican when I saw it a few years ago. It’s a magnificent little state, exuding power and authority in every part of it. You feel, very much so, as if you are in the centre of … Continue reading →

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NFB’s Decisive Battles Of The World: Orleans

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

Second to last and we’re going back to the Hundred’s Years War. Name: The Siege of Orleans The War: The final phase of the Hundred’s Years War. When: 12 October 1428 – 8 May 1429 Where: Orleans and the surrounding … Continue reading →

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The Teachings Are The Important Part!

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

I don’t usually write upon religious matters, but something struck me in the last week. My old alma mater was hosting a talk, one whose topic was on the Resurrection. The theme of the talk was on disproving the event, … Continue reading →

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NFB’s Decisive Battles Of The World: Hattin

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

The Crusading period is one my favourite parts of history. What follows is its most important moment. Name: The Battle of Hattin (sometimes known as the Battle of Hittin or Battle of the Horns of Hattin). The War: The Crusader-Ayyubid War, part of … Continue reading →

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NFBs Decisive Battles Of The World: Gravelines

Posted on December 19, 2010 by

Something a bit closer to home this time with some of the most famous figures of the period. Name: The (naval) Battle of Gravelines The War: The Anglo-Spanish War When: 8 August 1588 Where: The English Channel near the port of Gravelines, … Continue reading →

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The Vatican: Saving Soldiers And Pissing Us Off

Posted on December 12, 2010 by

The “us” being the Irish. Petty irritation at a minor diplomatic faux pas – something I can only describe as a crude attempt at dodging the issue that the Murphy report was trying to address. It is this kind of stuff … Continue reading →

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NFBs Decisive Battles Of The World: Constantinople

Posted on October 30, 2010 by

When making my initial list of decisive battles, I shied away from final battles, those clashes that ended a war. Those battles like Appomatox, Berlin, Yorktown, between a nearly beaten force and a rampant one. I find that those clashes … Continue reading →

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NFB’s Decisive Battles Of The World: Breitenfeld

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

Forget the Boyne. Protestants should celebrate this one instead. Name: The first Battle of Breitenfeld The War: The Thirty Years War(s), specifically the “Swedish phase” When: 17 September 1631 Where: The village of Breitenfeld, 5 miles north of Leipzig Type: Land Forces/Commanders: Circa 40’000 Swedish and Saxon … Continue reading →

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