Patrick von Stutenzee's History Blog
I like history. If it is sometimes weird and wonderful, so much the better.
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Spanish Flu And Covid-19
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The reason why we are able to deal with Covid-19 at all is the Spanish flu epidemy of 1918 to 1920. The epidemy then resulted in certain mea...
Monday, January 4, 2021
Hypatia of Alexandria
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Hypatia of Alexandria was an eminent scientist in Roman Alexandria at the turn of the 4th century AD. This accolade was accorded to her by ...
German Castle Paid for by British Tax Payers
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Count Hans Caspar von Bothmer was instrumental in paving the way for his master the way to Great Britain and Ireland's throne. T he Elec...
Saturday, January 2, 2021
The Man Who Bought Louisiana
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Coming from Geneva in Switzerland, the aristocrat Albert de Gallatin launched his unusual im migrant career 235 years ago in America. Alber...
Donate a Spitfire
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In 1939, the Minister for Aircraft Production in the United Kingdom had a bright idea. He promoted the possibility for individuals, compani...
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