History of All Kinds

ModelRailroadForums.com is a free Model Railroad Discussion Forum and photo gallery. We cover all scales and sizes of model railroads. Online since 2002, it's one of the oldest and largest model railroad forums on the web. Whether you're a master model railroader or just getting started, you'll find something of interest here.


Gary B said:
Natives just assume the land they lived on for centuries is their's or else they don't believe or even understand the concept of land ownership.
Maybe they got it right.
Click to expand...
Native peoples often view land as a sacred gift rather than something to be owned in the conventional sense. Many indigenous cultures believe that the land is entrusted to them by a higher power, such as the Great Spirit, and that they are stewards of the Earth rather than its owners. This perspective emphasizes respect, care, and harmony with nature, seeing the land as a living entity that sustains all life.

For example, the Lakota warrior Sitting Bull expressed a deep connection to the land, describing it as enduring and invaluable, beyond monetary worth. Similarly, Crowfoot, a chief of the Blackfeet, stated that the land was given by the Great Spirit and could not be sold because it did not belong to humans. These views contrast sharply with Western concepts of land ownership, which often prioritize individual property rights.

Greed backed up by black powder, lead, and steel changed all that and here we are.
 
NorthBrit said:
As of the 2020 U.S. Census, there were approximately 25,000 people of Russian descent living in Alaska. Around 200 ethnic Russian people and Old Believers still reside there. The historical and cultural ties between Alaska and Russia contribute to the presence of Russian communities in the state
Click to expand...
Which is one of the reasons Putin thinks he has a right to attack Ukraine! Also the justification Hitler used to invade the Sudatinland...because there were ethnic Germans there. Back when we bought Alaska, the main attractions were fish, furs, and eventually gold. No doubt Putin would like the oil that is there! I think, however, he would get a bit more argument than Ukraine is able to give him.
 


April 5, 1923

The Firestone Tire and Rubber Company began producing inflatable "balloon" tires. These tires featured an inner tube that could be inflated with air, providing a smoother ride and better handling compared to earlier solid or simple pneumatic tires. This innovation marked a significant advancement in tire technology and contributed to Firestone's prominence in the automotive industry.
 


1744568616521.png
 


You must log in or register to reply here.




Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a commision from some of the links and ads shown on this website (Learn More Here)

Back
Top