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Skeleton of Three Musketeers hero d’Artagnan may have been found https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/25/skeleton-three-musketeers-dartagnan-alexandre-dumas #Netherlands #France #Europe #Archaeology #HistoryBooks

Skeleton of Three Musketeers hero d’Artagnan may have been found

Archeologists believe remains found in Maastricht, Netherlands, may be of real-life soldier who inspired novel character

The Guardian

This Grandpa Blogs 3d ago

Looking for the definitive account? "Fire in the Valley" is based on firsthand interviews with the people who were there. Read our review.
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https://thisgrandpablogs.com/personal-computer-history-fire-valley-review/

This Grandpa Blogs 5d ago

Imperial Hubris remains controversial 20 years later. Scheuer's arguments still spark debate. If you study history, foreign policy, or terrorism, you need to read this book.
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https://thisgrandpablogs.com/imperial-hubris-book-review/

Imperial Hubris Review: Scheuer on the War on Terror

Imperial Hubris book review: Michael Scheuer's controversial CIA analysis of why America fails in the War on Terror.

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TheEdinburghBookshop Mar 18

#WhatWereReading : Joe found Professor Anna Whitelock's The Sun Rising (pub Bloomsbury) to be a fascinating insight into the change from the Elizabethan to Stewart period, laying foundations for a more global Britain afterwards (for good & ill!).

Less a biography of James, more about the world changing around him, at home and abroad (in a seemingly ever expanding world as ships explore more and more of the globe), and how he and those around him react or change to those.

Now in PB

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This Grandpa Blogs Mar 17

Some history books give data. This one gives a full picture of a turning point in 1948.
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https://thisgrandpablogs.com/ethnic-cleansing-of-palestine/

Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine Book Review

Explore the Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine and its impact through historical records and eyewitness accounts.

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This Grandpa Blogs Mar 16

This review includes official documents and statements that reveal the roots of the U.S.–Iran conflict.
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https://thisgrandpablogs.com/cia-iran-crisis-book-review/

CIA Iran Crisis Book Review and Key Insights

A clear review of the CIA Iran Crisis, tracing the 1953 coup, rising tension, and lasting impact on U.S.–Iran relations.

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This Grandpa Blogs Mar 16

The Eichmann capture took less than 60 seconds. The planning took months. The story? Absolutely worth reading. New review up on the blog!
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https://thisgrandpablogs.com/eichmann-capture-operation-book-review/

Eichmann Capture Operation: Book Review & History

The Eichmann capture operation comes alive in Isser Harel's gripping account. Read our review of this historic Mossad mission.

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This Grandpa Blogs Mar 13

A parking garage. Late-night meetings. A secret that lasted decades. The story of Deep Throat is one you won't forget.
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https://thisgrandpablogs.com/watergates-deep-throat-secret/

Ekimellnea Mar 11

Dive into the story behind 9/11 with The Looming Tower. Discover how al-Qaeda rose and the failures that let it happen.
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https://thisgrandpablogs.com/looming-tower/

This Grandpa Blogs Mar 5

If you want a simple path into Irish history, this Easter Rising review makes a strong start.
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https://thisgrandpablogs.com/easter-rising-book-review/

Easter Rising Book Review – Insight into the 1916 Rebellion

This Easter Rising book review gives a clear look at the 1916 revolt, its leaders, and its impact on Irish independence.

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