Few legal markets have arrived as suddenly as Canada’s cannabis industry. Yet the road to that single day in 2018 took nearly a century of argument, court battles, and slowly shifting opinion. Photo by David Osandatuwa on Pexels Alt text: Canada’s parliament building, where cannabis law was decided Today, adults across Canada can legally order… Continue reading Canada Cannabis Legalization: A Complete History
Author: Tim Lambert
A Brief Biography of William Booth
By Tim Lambert William Booth founded the Salvation Army with his wife, Catherine. William was born in Nottingham on 10 April 1829. He was one of five children of Samuel and Mary Booth. At first, Samuel Booth was a wealthy builder, and his son William was sent to school. Unfortunately, Samuel Booth lost his money,… Continue reading A Brief Biography of William Booth
How Housing Changes Have Shaped Family Life Over the Last Century
You could say that housing has always put its stamp on family life, yet the transformation of the last 100 years is hard to miss. The notion of a “family home” has been redefined by social and economic forces, evolving from the compact quarters of the early 1900s to the more individualised abodes we have… Continue reading How Housing Changes Have Shaped Family Life Over the Last Century
A History of Ketchikan, Alaska
By Tim Lambert For centuries, the Tlingit people fished on the site of Ketchikan. The name Ketchikan comes from Kitschk-hin, the Tlingit word for Ketchikan Creek. In 1883, a man named John Snow started a saltery in the area. In 1885, a man named Mike Martin bought 160 acres from Chief Kyan, and in 1886,… Continue reading A History of Ketchikan, Alaska
Are Lisbon Boat Tours Worth It? An Honest First-Timer’s Review
A lot of people arrive in Lisbon, walk along the Tagus waterfront, look at the boats and think: probably not worth it, I can see everything from here. And they’re not entirely wrong – the riverfront promenade between Cais do Sodré and Belém is genuinely one of the best urban waterfronts in Europe, and you… Continue reading Are Lisbon Boat Tours Worth It? An Honest First-Timer’s Review
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A History of British Trade Unions
By Tim Lambert Trade unions originated in Britain in the late 18th century. As the country underwent the Industrial Revolution, working men began to unite to press for better wages and conditions. However, for decades, trade unions had to fight for their rights. The British upper class was alarmed by the French Revolution, and in… Continue reading A History of British Trade Unions
What Is the Oldest Cemetery in the World? Ancient Burial Sites Through Human History
The oldest known cemetery in the world depends on how “cemetery” is defined: the earliest known burial site may date back more than 200,000 years at Rising Star Cave in South Africa, while the oldest formal cemetery used by Homo sapiens is widely considered Taforalt Cave in Morocco, dating to around 15,000 years ago. Human… Continue reading What Is the Oldest Cemetery in the World? Ancient Burial Sites Through Human History
Latin American Flags: Symbols of Identity and History
The flags of Latin America represent far more than territorial markers—they embody centuries of struggle, cultural fusion, and national aspiration. From the Aztec eagle clutching a serpent on Mexico’s tricolor to the celestial constellation adorning Brazil’s banner, these symbols tell stories of indigenous heritage, colonial resistance, and hard-won sovereignty. Each design reflects deliberate choices made… Continue reading Latin American Flags: Symbols of Identity and History
A History of the Arctic
By Tim Lambert The Early Arctic The first people in Alaska and Canada crossed the Bering Strait from Asia. The Inuit lived by hunting seals, walruses, caribou, and whales. The first inhabitants of Greenland were also Inuit. The Vikings arrived in Greenland at the end of the 10th century. They were led by Erik Thorvaldsson… Continue reading A History of the Arctic