By Tim Lambert Life for children in the past was hard and dangerous. In the past, many of the children born died before they could grow up. As many as 25% of children died before their fifth birthday. As many as 40% of the people born died before they were 16. Even if they survived,… Continue reading A History of Children
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Celebrating Women in Gaming History: Pioneers Who Shaped the Industry
Women in Gaming History: From Card Salons to Mobile Apps Introduction to Video Game History Gaming has always been more than just a pastime. From ancient civilizations to today’s digital platforms, games have served as tools for social connection, education, and entertainment. Yet, when examining the historical narrative of gaming, the role of women often… Continue reading Celebrating Women in Gaming History: Pioneers Who Shaped the Industry
A History of the Post Office
By Tim Lambert In the Ancient World, it was important for kings and emperors to be able to send and receive messages over long distances. Not surprisingly, many Ancient Civilisations had systems for delivering messages. In the Roman Empire, a service called the Cursus Publicus carried official messages using relays of horses. In the Middle… Continue reading A History of the Post Office
The History of Animal Symbolism in Chinese Culture
Animals in Chinese culture are shrouded in mystery. Their symbolism and influence on Chinese people and the rest of the world has been felt by multiple generations over the course of thousands of years. The history of animal symbolism in Chinese culture can be fascinating to learn about in the modern era. There are countless… Continue reading The History of Animal Symbolism in Chinese Culture
Useless History Information
By Tim Lambert The following is a list of facts about history, all totally useless! On 24 December 1914, a German plane dropped a bomb on Dover. It was the first time the Germans bombed Britain. Nobody was killed. In 1979 Sweden became the first country to ban corporal punishment. In 1919 in Britain the… Continue reading Useless History Information
The History Of The Emergence And Development Of Casino Games
Games have accompanied a person all his life and have developed over the years. The history of casino games is very fascinating, as well as the games themselves, because since ancient times they have been a stimulant of an analytical mindset and strategic thinking. If we talk about what made them so popular that they… Continue reading The History Of The Emergence And Development Of Casino Games
History of Childbirth
Today, medicine ensures that women have the safest possible childbirth, which can only be fatal in rare cases. However, this was not the case in ancient times. Women knew that childbirth was extremely dangerous for them. Many people were afraid to give birth because they knew that nearly every second woman in labor died due… Continue reading History of Childbirth
A Brief History of Well-Known British Students
Students celebrating graduation British universities have long been pillars of academic excellence, shaping the minds that shape the world. Many institutions, from the universities of Oxford and Cambridge to Newcastle University, have contributed to the advancement of knowledge in the UK and around the globe. This article aims to highlight famous British students from renowned… Continue reading A Brief History of Well-Known British Students
British History – The Roman Invasion of Emperor Claudius
For anyone who has read Robert Graves’ Claudius the God, the Roman conquest of Britain began in earnest under Emperor Claudius in AD 43. Of course, Julius Caesar invaded Britain twice in 55 and 54 BC and agreed with the tribes that they would send tribute to Rome and that Britain would become a country… Continue reading British History – The Roman Invasion of Emperor Claudius
A Timeline of Women’s History
By Tim Lambert The Ancient World c. 2,400 BC Kubaba is the first recorded female ruler in history. She is the queen of Sumer, in what is now Iraq. 2285 to 2250 BC Enheduanna lives in what is now Iraq. She is a priestess and writer. C. 1800 BC Sobekneferu is the ruler of Egypt… Continue reading A Timeline of Women’s History