Today in History: May 31

Today in History: May 30

Article: The US Medal of Honor

The link below is to an article that looks at the history of the US Medal of Honor.

For more visit:
http://www.neatorama.com/2013/05/27/The-Medal-of-Honor/

Today in History: May 29

Article: The Prime Meridian at Greenwich

The article below takes a look at the ‘Prime Meridian’ at Greenwich, England.

For more visit:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/05/130526-astronomy-nautical-navigation-space-longitude-moon-science/

Today in History: May 28

WWII: Japan’s Balloon Bombs

The link below is to an article that looks at Japan’s use of balloon bombs in World War II.

For more visit:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/05/130527-map-video-balloon-bomb-wwii-japanese-air-current-jet-stream/

Article & Photos: China – The Fushan Tunnels

The link below is to a very interesting article and set of photos relating to the German occupation of a small part of China.

For more visit:
http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-fushan-tunnels

Today in History: May 27

Article: 1912 Douglas Mawson Led Australasian Antarctic Expedition

The link below is to an article that takes a look at the Australasian Antarctic Expedition of 1912.

For more visit:
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/01/125-mawson-trek/roberts-text