We are travelling into the territory of the Deluge today. This is one of the best movies of the period. I know we've had this sequence before but some of you might have missed it.
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
The Deluge 1974 the siege
If you have been sweltering in the heat maybe this footage of artillery being dragged through the snow might have a cooling effect.
Battle of Berestechko 1651
Fought today in 1651 this battle was fought between rebellious Zaporozhian Cossacks, led by Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky, aided by their Crimean Tatar allies, and a Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth army under King John II Casimir.
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
17th century songs 'When cannons are roaring'
By Forbes 1662. If you have ever reenacted the 17th century you would have probably sung this around a campfire but if you haven't here's the lyrics - other songs of the era here
According to the clan tartan page 'it's to the tune of "A Statute for Drunkards and Swearer" (1624)
This song was quoted by Captain Robert Monro in his memoirs of his service under Gustavus Adolphus. '
According to the clan tartan page 'it's to the tune of "A Statute for Drunkards and Swearer" (1624)
This song was quoted by Captain Robert Monro in his memoirs of his service under Gustavus Adolphus. '
Cropredy Bridge 1644
Fought today in the English Civil War. Wiki. The last battle won by an English King on English soil. Now famous for the site of an annual folk festival.
Saturday, 26 June 2010
Baku surrenders to the Russians 1723
Today this city fell to the Russians in the Russo-Persian War 1722-3.
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