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🌟 Exploring War Memorials: Unveiling Perspectives 🌍 Delve into the world of war memorials with our latest quarterly article, navigating the complexities of commemorating historical conflicts. From grand monuments to dedicated spaces, war memorials are solemn reminders of human history. But are they actually unbiased? We shed light on this, comparing and analysing their representations across different cultures and conflicts. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/ga_qVgyA

Origins and history of Memorial Day along with some interesting facts. https://lnkd.in/gd4PzcKc

Lots going on at the moment so I have quite a few posts building! This morning I want to focus on our fine new book about Irish armies of the late 15th and 16th century, by Robert Gresh. Ireland at the outset of the Tudor era was a highly militarised society, with more than sixty Gaelic lordships maintaining independent armed forces. By the 1540s, the centralising Tudor state had ended the self-rule enjoyed by the Anglo-Irish Pale and was embarked on an increasingly severe programme of reconquest. A key element of regaining central control over the island was the demilitarising of the Irish lordships, both Gaelic and semi-Gaelicised Anglo-Irish. Native resistance resulted in an increasingly costly series of large-scale wars, fuelled by the emergence of the Reformation. The book traces the development of Irish armies during the period, including the latest studies on the question of modernisation: i.e., the ‘Military Revolution’. Recent scholarship has called into question many longstanding assumptions about Ireland in this period, including the degree of contact and commerce with mainland Europe, and the ability of Irish society to adapt to, and absorb, outside influences. A new appreciation of these questions helps place Tudor Irish military culture in a European context, calling for a reassessment of the degree to which Irish armies were outdated. While an expression of a profoundly traditional culture, they are found to be suited to purpose and eager to adopt rearms at nearly the rate seen in England. The early part of this period saw Irish lordships enjoying a degree of local autonomy, exploiting newly found sources of wealth - principally fish - and expressing great confidence in a building boom of castles and associated churches and monasteries with continental affiliations. The book covers the phenomenon of large-scale castle building in this era, which has led Ireland to possess the most heavily encastellated landscape in Europe. Also included are comprehensive army lists and unprecedented detail on Irish arms and armour of the period, tracing developments over time. New period sources and iconography are made use of. Besides the ‘rising out’ of the Pale and the traditional Irish troop types (horseman, galloglass and kern), a thorough examination is made of Scots Highland mercenary activity in Ireland, including weapons and organisation. Also featured are the naval forces of the West Highland Scots and maritime clans of Ireland, including strength and changes in ship types over time. We produced a very limited run in luxury hardback which sold out in three days, but the standard paperback is now out. More here: https://lnkd.in/dRrG7YSh

🇵🇹 The village of Monsaraz is a cornerstone of the village’s history, originally constructed in the 13th century during the Reconquista. This fortress served as a strategic military outpost due to its commanding position overlooking the Guadiana River and the border with Spain. Its walls, towers, and gates have witnessed countless historical events, serving as a silent guardian over the region. Monsaraz it’s a living testament to the dedication to conserving precious heritage. Here, conservation isn’t just about maintaining; it’s about embracing and integrating the past into the present. Restoration projects have focused on reinforcing the walls, preserving the original stonework, and making the site safe and informative for visitors. Each restored building, each protected monument, contributes to a living museum where the past and present are intertwined. #Monsaraz #MedievalHeritage #ConservationEfforts #CastleOfMonsaraz #MedievalFortress https://lnkd.in/egzc4amn

Learn about the rich history of Memorial Day. Discover its origins, significance, and how it has evolved into a day of remembrance for our fallen heroes. Let's honor their sacrifice. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay #RememberAndHonor https://lnkd.in/gpjsMGR7.

The "Original Bloodline" design captures the rich history, heritage, and legacy of warriors from ancient times to the modern era. From the earliest spearmen who stood shoulder to shoulder to the modern Warfighter standing in a stack, the themes of bravery, courage, and sacrifice, passed down through generations, are literally woven into this design. https://buff.ly/3vZ1XFL

Eager to discover more about Tom Crean? Check out the answers to the most popular questions asked about the lifesaving legend behind these iconic images. #TomCreanFacts #teachers #History #FactCheck #TomCrean

This week on War History Network I discuss the perils of active command in classical warfare. Leading from the front involves inherent risk for commanders who participate in this form of leadership. Perhaps the greatest example of a general who led from the front is Alexander III of Macedon, known to history as Alexander the Great, with his injuries taking a toll both physically and psychologically. War History Network, https://lnkd.in/g-XKWWiG #worldhistory, #ancienthistory, and #militaryhistory l

Juneteenth (June 19th) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.   Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. June 19th officially became a federal holiday in 2021.   I encourage you to read more about Juneteenth here: The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth | National Museum of African American History and Culture (si.edu) (See below) Also, here is some of the text from the Emancipation Proclamation:   "That on the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State, the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the United States, shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free; and the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authority thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of such persons, and will do no act or acts to repress such persons, or any of them, in any efforts they may make for their actual freedom” Abraham Lincoln     You should know this, but if not, The Emancipation Proclamation did not lead to the Civil War. The Civil War started two years earlier in 1861, primarily over disagreements over slavery, and ended in 1865.

🇺🇸 In honor of Memorial Day tomorrow, we bring you a question about its history: What was Memorial Day's first name? Comment below! #MemorialDay #MemorialDay2024 #MemorialDayWeekend #USHistory #HonorTheFallen #MilitaryHeroes #Trivia #TriviaGame #PubTrivia