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According to The Independant, British soldiers serving in the Helmand believe they have recovered rifles lost in the Battle of Maiwand.

Secretary of State for the State of Maine, Matthew Dunlap, announces rollout of State Archives Online Store. Replica items of historical note are now available for purchase at the new online store.

Ok, this has nothing to do with Civil War but it is cool. And I'm sure a number of followers here might find t interesting. This is a short video demonstrating the Magpul Industries FMG-9 Prototype Folding Submachine Gun.

Plaques to honor 133rd's fallen soldiers will be dedicated this weekend. If you are in the area and have the time then you should stop and give thanks.

• A plaque for Sgt. Christopher D. Gelineau will be dedicated 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 at the Stevens Avenue Armory, 772 Stevens Ave.

It was recently reported that a bowhead whale caught off the Alaskan coast last month had a 130 year old harpoon head embedded in it. Embedded deep under the whales blubber was a 3 1/2-inch arrow-shaped projectile that was estimated by researchers to be between 115 and 130 years old.