Friday, 17 April 2026

Event April 18-19 Vadstena castle Sweden

https://www.nortic.se/ticket/event/78476



The military discipline : wherein is most martially shone the order of drilling for ye musket and pike 1623

 https://digitalcollections.folger.edu/bib171251-165777



Set forth in postures with the words of command and briefe instructions for the right vse of the same. To be exercised in musters by order from ye Lords of His Ma:ties most Ho:ble Privy Counsaile·



Thursday, 16 April 2026

Kidnapped | 1971 | Michael Caine | Classic Movie

 The opening is particularly good as they depict the aftermath of Culloden.

 Kidnapped (1971 film) - Wikipedia

"Culloden" (1964) Scottish Jacobite Rebellion Classic Docu-Drama

 Ground breaking and influential. Culloden (film) - Wikipedia

 I also remember Dr Who did a series set in that era too. Doctor Who - The Highlanders - Surviving Footage - YouTube

Culloden 1746

 Today is the anniversary of this battle. Battle of Culloden - Wikipedia



Wednesday, 15 April 2026

The Borgias Season 1: Episode 7 Clip - Lucca | SHOWTIME

 The Borgias (2011 TV series) - Wikipedia I haven't seen it. Was it any good? Nice artillery in this clip. 

Cardinal Della Rovere and French forces attack the city of Lucca. All episodes of The Borgias are now streaming with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan.


Battle of Rain 1632

 Battle of Rain - Wikipedia

The Battle of Rain[a] took place on 15 April 1632 near Rain in Bavaria during the Thirty Years' War. A Swedish army under Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden defeated a Catholic League force led by Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly, who later died of wounds received in the battle.