Category: News
Curacao Corrupted @ Every Level of Society
According to an American survey, most states in the USA are corrupted, but according to the DEA these numbers are nothing compared to the corruption levels on some of the Caribbean Islands. Aruba, St.Maarten and Curacao top the corruption list. Dutch and (British) BVI off-shores… Continue Reading “Curacao Corrupted @ Every Level of Society”
Curacao 30 Mei 1969 Protesten
Vandaag, 56 jaar geleden, oOp 30 mei 1969 brak op Curaçao een volksopstand uit die diepe sporen heeft nagelaten in de geschiedenis van het eiland en het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden. Meer dan vijftig jaar later blijven de gebeurtenissen van die dag resoneren – niet… Continue Reading “Curacao 30 Mei 1969 Protesten”
Cuba, Bolivia Mexico and other Latin American countries survived US sanctions
Washington has maintained a triple generation-spanning trade embargo on the Caribbean nation, attempted to invade it and, controversially, holds land on the Cuban island that it uses for its torture camp at Guantanamo Bay. All the while (ironically) accusing the Cuban government of human rights abuses. The… Continue Reading “Cuba, Bolivia Mexico and other Latin American countries survived US sanctions”
The Truth behind the infamous Philadelphia Experiment?
In October of 1943, a U.S. Navy destroyer was supposedly turned invisible and teleported from Philadelphia to Norfolk. But did it really happen? If the stories are to be believed, the Philadelphia Experiment went something like this. As it sat in the Philadelphia Naval… Continue Reading “The Truth behind the infamous Philadelphia Experiment?”
France Castles # 1 : Château de Fougeret, Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Where there is a crumbling old château, there must also be a pilfering poltergeist, sinister specter, or perhaps even the ghost of a decapitated Marie Antoinette roaming the hallowed hallways. There are over 40,000 châteaux in France, many of which have endured a colorful… Continue Reading “France Castles # 1 : Château de Fougeret, Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine”
France Castles # 2 : Château de Puymartin, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Where there is a crumbling old château, there must also be a pilfering poltergeist, sinister specter, or perhaps even the ghost of a decapitated Marie Antoinette roaming the hallowed hallways. There are over 40,000 châteaux in France, many of which have endured a colorful… Continue Reading “France Castles # 2 : Château de Puymartin, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine”
Mexico’s Triumph over the French @ Cinco de Mayo
Before Cinco de Mayo became associated with tacos and margaritas, the day served as a reminder of Mexico’s triumph over the French. Celebrated annually, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the Second French Empire, led by Napoleon III, at the Battle… Continue Reading “Mexico’s Triumph over the French @ Cinco de Mayo”
Dutch Royal Family escapes to England during Wold War 2
During the German invasion, the Dutch royal family stayed at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague. German troops had landed in the vicinity of The Hague. The attack was repelled, but not all of the troops were defeated. The provinces of Brabant, Rotterdam, Gelderland, and… Continue Reading “Dutch Royal Family escapes to England during Wold War 2”
Caribbean Guilder, Kings Day & Mass Tourism
Date : 26/04/2025, Time 10.46 AM Tourism can make human beings more comfortable with nature’s wonders and cultural sites, but with it comes the responsibility to keep them safe. Unfortunately, some sites have suffered enormous losses due to uncontrolled tourist activity. Here are five… Continue Reading “Caribbean Guilder, Kings Day & Mass Tourism”
Russia’s Arctic Sea Lane to Become Major Trade Route between Europe and Asia
The Northern Sea Route is expected to become a major trade route for goods shipped between Europe and Asia. It stretches the entire length of Russia’s Arctic and Far East regions. Ships under the Russian flag could get the exclusive right to transport oil and… Continue Reading “Russia’s Arctic Sea Lane to Become Major Trade Route between Europe and Asia”
When was Jesus Christ born?
The birth of Jesus Christ is commemorated by millions of people around the world with Christmas celebrations on Dec. 25. Yet, most scholars agree that he wasn’t born on that day, or even in the year A.D. 1. Researchers have speculated that the Roman… Continue Reading “When was Jesus Christ born?”
France Castles # 5 : Château de Commarque, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Mysterious Château de Commarque was abandoned for centuries, and even today, much of the château is in ruins. The original castle was built in the 12th century. During the Hundred Years’ War (1337—1453), the master of the castle, the Count of Commarque, was fighting… Continue Reading “France Castles # 5 : Château de Commarque, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine”
France Castles # 6 : Château de Trécesson, Campénéac, Brittany
You know when you launch into a Monopoly game that drags on for so long that you feel it will never end? That’s the case for the spectral card players at Château de Trécesson, doomed to play Cheat for all eternity. Well, we don’t… Continue Reading “France Castles # 6 : Château de Trécesson, Campénéac, Brittany”
Crickey Amigu di Natura 