Since I’ve been doing more reading on wargaming and its applications, I thought it would be good to get some more perspectives on it, particularly
Month: April 2021
Sailor Speak of the Week – Quadrant
Definition Noun An old instrument used for measuring the altitude angle of celestial body. It can measure angles up to 90°. The curved yoke of
History as a Reconstruction of Events
The Nature of History History is characterized as both the past itself and a reconstruction or account of the past. As for the past itself,
Sailor Speak of the Week – Paddle
Definition Noun An oar-like implement, usually shorter than an oar, used for rowing a boat with. Origin Probably earlier than the 12th century. From Middle
Book Review: The Great Trade Routes Edited by Philip Parker
Philip Parker edited together a collection of essays from various historians and archaeologists covering the movement of goods throughout history. This large format, coffee table-style
Sailor Speak of the Week – Oar
Definition Noun A long-handled, paddled implement for rowing (sometimes steering) a boat with. Origin Probably earlier than the 15th century. From Old Norse and Anglo-Saxon,
