History

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an old map shows the countries in different colors
The Core Battles of Arthur Dux Bellorum in Flavia Caesariensis
an old map shows the location of several major cities and towns in this area,
Iberian Peninsula (Jammie, W 4:30)
Moors Take Iberian Peninsula 711-732
an old black and white photo of a woman writing
One of the most beautiful shots I have ever seen of HRH Queen Elizabeth 2 More
an old black and white photo of a man in uniform
World War I
2nd Lt. Frank Luke, Jr. With 19 victories he was killed in action 29 Sept 1918. ***Side note for residents of Arizona, Luke AFB -- very close to where I used to live -- was named after him. ***
an old bicycle hanging on a tree in the woods
Oops!
A boy left his bike chained to a tree when he went away to war in 1914. He never returned, leaving the tree no choice but to grow around the bike. Incredible that this bike has been there for 98 years now!
an astronaut standing on the moon next to a flag
From the Moon to Marine Measurements
Neil Armstrong, 1969