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Louis Wigfall: Confederate Politician, Texas Senator — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history

Louis Wigfall. Origin and Character Wigfall was born on a plantation in the vicinity of Edgefield, South Carolina, to a prosperous merchant from Charleston, while his mother hailed from French Huguenot lineage. Tragically, his father passed away when Wigfall was merely two years old, and he lost his mother at the age of thirteen. He […]

Airborne Hope: The Balloon Post of the 1870-71 Siege of Paris — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history

The Louis Blanc, piloted by Eugène Farcot. Part of the Balloon Post. Historical Context: The Franco-Prussian War and the Siege of Paris The Franco-Prussian War began in 1870, with Prussian forces quickly overwhelming French defenses. By September, Paris was completely encircled by Prussian troops, cutting off communication with the rest of the country. The Government […]

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Famous Roman Battles: The 53AD Battle of Carrhae — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history

This bust was found in the Licinian Tomb in Rome. It is thought to be Crassus, although this is disputed. Source: Sergey Sosnovskiy, available here. Led by Crassus, one of Rome’s wealthiest men and a member of the First Triumvirate, the Roman forces had embarked on a campaign against the Parthians, expecting to expand Rome’s […]

Was this 1975 Indian Agreement a Betrayal of Naga Sovereignty? — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history

Naga tribesmen, circa 1905. The agreement reached in 1975 became a flashpoint for division and militarization within the Naga National Movement. Key leaders rejected the Accord outright, arguing that accepting the Indian Constitution and laying down arms amounted to surrendering Naga independence- anyone who did sign this meant he or she was a traitor. This […]

Revealing the Legend of Robin Hood — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history

Robin Hood with Sir Guy. From Bold Robin Hood and His Outlaw Band: Their Famous Exploits in Sherwood Forest by Louis Rhead. The tales of Robin Hood demonstrate many stories adapted to their time period. As the culture changes so do their heroes. For example, the later tales written during the Reformation included a corrupt […]