Colonel Paul’s Corner – The Last Casualty of the Civil War
On 14 April, 1861, Union troops at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, surrendered to their Confederate attackers. The fort had suffered a 34-hour bombardment with no hope... Read more.
Colonel Paul’s Corner – The Forgotten Moors of Spain
“The History of Western Civilization” is a required course at every college and university. Today, some high schools offer it as well. I remember learning about... Read more.
Colonel Paul’s Corner – Name Your Poison
You just can’t have a good murder mystery without poison. Guns and knives will serve, but then there is the blood, guts, and gore. Real murder requires poison,... Read more.
Colonel Paul’s Corner – Klaus Fuchs – Atomic Spy
“Knowledge of atomic research should not be the private property of any one country but should be shared with the rest of the world for the benefit of all mankind”. ... Read more.