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UK: When Did the Celts Develop a Written Alphabet? (11.1.2026)

11/01/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

The Celts did not develop a written language until 500-years after coming into contact with the Greek people – which occurred during the late 3rd century BCE – when the Greeks established a colony in Southern France (suggesting that a Celtic alphabet was developed c. 200 CE). Considering Richardson also states that by 400 CE (just two-hundred years after the Celts developed that alphabet) – most of the Celtic languages were nolonger spoken (due to the successful Roman Conquest of Western Europe and Britain) – this must be considered a relatively late date for a Celtic written language (considering the Celtic languages were existent for thousands of years prior to this).

A person demonstrates near the Miraflores Palace in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, on Jan. 3, 2026. The U.S. military launched a series of attacks against Venezuela early Saturday morning, reportedly capturing President Nicolas Maduro and flying him out of the country. (Str/Xinhua)

Venezuela: Footage of US Aggression – World Opposes Trump Terrorism! (4.1.2026)

04/01/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

The United States conducted “criminal strikes against the people of Venezuela,” the ambassador said, noting that the objective was to exert control over the country’s natural resources.

The U.S. military launched a series of attacks against Venezuela early Saturday morning, during which Maduro was captured and flown out of the country along with his wife. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Maduro will face trial in the United States.

The military action against the South American nation has drawn widespread international condemnation, with multiple countries calling for a coordinated global response.

UK: How Celtic Languages Spread Across Britain & Ireland! (2.1.2026)

02/01/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

I hesitate to “agree” regarding the Ogham script and would like to see the evidence (that it evolves from the Roman alphabet). I have seen Ogham etched along the side of clay tablets (which were then “dried” for preservation) and engraved along the edge of stone tablets (a much more difficult task). As in China, early reading and writing evolved around the ruling families – the kings – and their specially trained advisors. Why write along the edge of things? Romans did not do this. I suppose a case can be made that Ogham might be a development of Roman numerals – but I would like to see the evidence. My parents live in South Devon, and although born in Oxford, I was brought-up in Devon and Cornwall – two of the UK’s Celtic heartlands. I learned Country Dancing at school, and visited museums that contained the Celtic Coracle (round fishing boat). We also learned about the magic of Druidism and how the mighty Boudicca united the Celtic tribes and inflicted terrible defeats on the Roman invaders. I also drink cyder and eat clotted cream. All of this I have imparted to the Chinese members of my family (we take our children all over the Celtic South-West) – just as they have imparted Hakka culture to me. Of course, also possessing Irish ancestry (my father’s mother was from Mullingar) – this confirms the Celtic identity.

Photos of US soldiers in the visitor centre of the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten. Photograph: Rob O'Brien/The Adopted documentary

Netherlands: US Removal of Panels Honouring Black Soldiers Housed at WWII Dutch Cemetery Draws Backlash! (31.12.2025)

31/12/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

After months of mystery around the disappearance of the panels, two media organizations — the Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA) and online media Dutch News — this month published emails obtained through a U.S. Freedom of Information Act request showing that Trump’s DEI policies directly prompted the commission to take down the panels.

The White House did not respond to queries from AP about the removed panels.

The American Battle Monuments Commission did not respond to queries from AP about the revelations. Earlier, the ABMC told the AP that the panel that discussed segregation “did not fall within (the) commemorative mission.”

UK: Torcross WWII US Sherman Tank – Operation Tiger Memorial! (24.12.2025)

24/12/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

Although I am critical of modern America – I cannot fault the brave men of the US who came to help England as we stood alone against an all-mighty Nazi Germany (most British people my age have grand-parents who fought in WWII). Of course, the Soviet Union joined the UK first (during late June, 1941) – with the US following shortly after Imperial Japan had attacked Pearl Harbour (in December, 1941). In fact, the UK had been fighting Nazi Germany since 1939 – and Imperial Japan in Burma (and elsewhere) also from late 1941. This is what the Imperial War Museum has to say about the Torcross Memorial:

Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier "Baffled" By British Soldier Plumage!

UK: German President Visits Without Invading! (4.12.2025)

04/12/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

By the way, the impressive hats worn by the British “Guard” Regiments were picked-up from the battlefield of Waterloo in 1815 – acquired from the POWs, (and the dead and wounded bodies) of Napoleon’s “Imperial Guard”. The originals were literally made of bear-skin – but modern replicas are synthetic. Napoleon’s “Grande Armee” possessed a Socialistic structure (once a month there was a general welfare meetings where all ranks were null and void for one hour and all present could speak on equal terms as men) – with each man (from the humblest to the highest) given the best uniform money could buy. The Imperial Guard was the best of the best – but they came unstuck at Waterloo when confronting the English working-class scum that formed Wellington’s Line Infantry. Once the Napoleonic metal plates were removed – the British Regiments were permitted to wear these hats whilst on parade. The common Line Infantry Regiments were promoted into elite “Guards” formations. Ironically, Prussia, (under Prince Blucher), was on the side of the British that day at Waterloo. The UK also possessed Black soldiers from Nassau.

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