By Tim Lambert Sex Work in the Ancient World Sex work is often called the world’s oldest profession. Exchanging services in exchange for food or other goods probably took place in Prehistoric times. It certainly was common in the earliest civilizations in Iraq and Egypt. Sex workers were recorded in Ancient Iraq as early as… Continue reading A History of Sex Work
Author: Tim Lambert
A History of Pigs
By Tim Lambert Pigs are intelligent animals. Wild pigs are clean animals. However, for humans, pigs are very useful. Pigs were first domesticated in Western Asia about 8,000 BC. They later spread to Europe. Pigs were independently domesticated in China about 6,000 BC. In the Roman Empire, pork was a common food. The famous doctor,… Continue reading A History of Pigs
A History of Fish and Chips
By Tim Lambert Fish and chips is a traditional British dish, and there are many fish and chip shops. So how did this come about? Potatoes are native to South America, and they were grown by the native people for thousands of years before Europeans discovered them. The Spaniards took potatoes to Spain in the… Continue reading A History of Fish and Chips
A Brief History of Edfu
Egypt has long been an incredibly enticing destination for history-savvy tourists around the world. The grand structures of the pyramids and sphinx continue to make the country unique and iconic. Due to the locations of the most famous landmarks, Cairo is, naturally, the go-to landing spot for visitors. Here, however, we’re looking further down the… Continue reading A Brief History of Edfu
Can Europe Defend Its Dominance at the 2026 World Cup?
With titles claimed in 2010, 2014, and 2018, European sides defined the current World Cup landscape through structured play and reliable performance. Depth across squads has been central to their dominance so far. Yet heading into 2026, doubts grow about how long such supremacy might last. While consistency once separated these nations, others now close… Continue reading Can Europe Defend Its Dominance at the 2026 World Cup?
A History of Bricks
By Tim Lambert The first bricks were made about 7,000 BC when people in the Middle East mixed clay and straw. They used wooden moulds to mould the bricks. Simple, sun-dried bricks were not very durable, but in about 4,000 BC, people began drying bricks in kilns. The Romans made vast numbers of bricks for… Continue reading A History of Bricks
A History of Eating Birds
By Tim Lambert For thousands of years, people have eaten birds. Many different types of birds were hunted or raised for food. Birds’ feathers were, of course, useful. Chickens Chickens were domesticated in Southeast Asia about 6,000 BC. Later, chickens spread to India, then to the Middle East and Europe. The Romans liked eating chickens… Continue reading A History of Eating Birds
A History of Shaving
By Tim Lambert Early Shaving At times in history, beards have been fashionable for men, while at other times they were clean-shaven. In Ancient Egypt, men were usually clean-shaven. They used razors made of copper or bronze. Stubble was removed with pumice stones. Both men and women shaved off body hair. Egyptians shaved their hair… Continue reading A History of Shaving
A History of Beds
By Tim Lambert Ancient Beds We all spend a large part of our lives asleep. People have always looked for comfortable places to sleep. It’s thought that the earliest beds consisted of leaves or furs placed on the floor. However, with the invention of farming, people began to sleep on raised platforms. In the Neolithic… Continue reading A History of Beds
The Trunk Murders
By Tim Lambert John Robinson – Hanged by a Matchstick On Friday, 6 May 1927, a man deposited a trunk at Charing Cross Railway Station. By Monday, 10 May, the trunk was beginning to stink. Staff alerted the police and when the trunk was opened, it was found to contain several paper parcels. They contained… Continue reading The Trunk Murders