From Tiny Acorns...

BBC - Germany returns looted artwork to Poland

We've all seen pictures like this one - at least one piece of what was missing is back in it's owners hands

A piece of looted art stolen from Poland by the Nazis during the invasion in 1940 has found its way home! German foreign minister Steinmeir returned the piece to his Polish opposite number today. If you want the rest Poland, ask Switzerland!

The Unknown Soldier

Hello again after a long absence! Interesting things are occurring at the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum. I have been given a singular privilege in being asked to transcribe a 150 year old diary written by one of the regiment's soldiers, chronicling his experiences in the Crimean War and Indian Mutiny. The reason this is interesting? There is absolutely nothing to tell who the hell this guy is! The words of a common soldier from 150 years ago during one of the world's forgotten wars; who witnesses the Battles at the Alma, Balaklava, the Thin Red Line and the Charge of the Light Brigade. Who suffered through lice, disease and escapes death on a couple of occasions.

The Battle of the Alma - One of several notable events covered from the point of view of our mysterious friend.

How can that not make an appearance on this long neglected blog which was set up by me to bring forgotten history to the fore for your perusal??

I'm currently in the last stages of transcribing it by hand (don't ask me why! I just started it and was too lazy to stop!) and then i'll begin typing it up for the Museum's archive so I will share with you what I can on here. You heard it here first, so keep your eyes peeled for updates.

History in the Making: Where were you? IT'S A BOY!

As of 4:24 GMT yesterday afternoon Great Britain has a third in line to the throne. Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a son who is now third in line after his father William and Grandfather Charles.

THIS is history in the making people and we have all witnessed it! Let's just hope they name him something kingly!

(Official Movie) THRIVE: What On Earth Will It Take?

The Death of Military Secrecy?!

So now it appears that there are a few million people across the world employed by Intelligence agencies of every denomination who are no longer needed! Fear not NSA, CIA, MI6 and the FSB your work can now be handled by the internet! Behold the BBC warning the rebels several hours in advance of an impending attack, we can all now happily sleep and revert to leaving battle plans in the hands of carrier pigeons.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-22840728

Unless of course it's a cunning ploy? People can't be that stupid can they?

Overlord - 70th Anniversary

Transport yourself back to 1944 with this channel 4 two part documentary and accompanying minute by minute, blow by blow account, in real time of the greatest amphibious invasion ever seen and the first step to victory in Europe.

http://dday7.channel4.com/

Keep up with the action all night if you like!

The last of it's kind

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22726671

The link above to a news story taking place off the southern shore of Great Britain, raising the last intact Dornier 17 from its current resting place in 50 ft of English channel to the surface.

"Any old Iron?" :P

I was surprised to learn that this is the only surviving Do. 17 in the world, and that it was in as good condition as it is (surprising because, as some of the non-British readers may not realise, the channel can be quite rough! :P)

They have a deadline to meet though, the salvage team is currently working frantically to raise it within the week before the immensely unpredictable Channel weather forces them to delay again. Best of Luck!