By Tim Lambert These are some pictures I took on a trip to the town of Banff, Alberta and the Canadian Rockies. Banff is a beautiful town and the Rockies are breathtaking. Banff, Alberta Another view of Banff Looking down on Banff The view from a hotel room in Banff The Canadian Rockies seen from… Continue reading Pictures of Banff, Alberta
Author: Tim Lambert
History of Online Slots in Italy: How a Regulated Market Took Shape
When people talk about the rise of online gambling in Europe, Italy usually comes up for one simple reason. It was not just an early market. It was one of the places where online gambling became tightly structured, licensed, and normalized over time. That makes the history of Italian online slots more interesting than it… Continue reading History of Online Slots in Italy: How a Regulated Market Took Shape
A Brief History of Benin
By Tim Lambert Early Benin The African country of Benin is named after the Empire of Benin, which once existed in what is now Nigeria. Before the 19th century, what is now Benin was divided into different states. The Portuguese began trading with the region in the 16th century. In the 17th century, the British,… Continue reading A Brief History of Benin
The Math of the Scientific Revolution
The Scientific Revolution was not only a revolution in ideas. It was also a revolution in numbers. During the 17th century, scholars tried to describe the heavens, motion, light, and matter with greater precision than ever before. To do that, they needed more than curiosity. They needed measurement, comparison, and calculation. At the start of… Continue reading The Math of the Scientific Revolution
A Brief History of Mauritania
By Tim Lambert Early Mauritania In the 3rd century, Berbers arrived in what is now Mauritania. In the 7th century, the Arabs arrived. In the 15th century, the Portuguese arrived in Mauritania. They were followed by other Europeans who traded with the local people for gum arabic and slaves. In 1817, the French took control… Continue reading A Brief History of Mauritania
The history of the most dangerous highway in America: I-95 in NJ
Interstate 95’s New Jersey segment has long been recognized as one of the most hazardous stretches of highway in the United States. The history of I-95 in New Jersey reveals a legacy of infrastructural development, increasing traffic, and evolving safety challenges that continue to shape local communities and approaches to highway management. Running through densely… Continue reading The history of the most dangerous highway in America: I-95 in NJ
A History of Comets
By Tim Lambert Comets are balls of ice and organic material ‘leftover’ from when the Solar System formed. They originate on the outer limits of the Solar System, past the orbit of Neptune. However, most comets have highly elliptical orbits, so for part of their orbits, they approach the Sun more closely. As they approach… Continue reading A History of Comets
A History of Radio
By Tim Lambert The radio was a great invention. It allowed people to communicate over long distances, including ship crews. It also allowed entertainment. It is debatable who invented radio. As with many inventions, there were several men working on the same idea around the same time. However, on 2 June 1896, Marconi became the… Continue reading A History of Radio
A History of Plastic
By Tim Lambert Plastics are artificial materials that can be easily moulded. Its name is derived from the Greek word plastikos, meaning easily moulded or shaped. Plastics were first made in the 19th century. The first plastic was called Parkesine. It was invented by Alexander Parkes in 1862. He made it by mixing cellulose nitrate… Continue reading A History of Plastic
The History of Card Games in the Philippines: From Traditional Pastimes to Online
Card games have been an essential part of Filipino culture for generations. Long before smartphones and online entertainment became widespread, groups of friends and families gathered around small tables, sari-sari stores, and neighborhood corners to enjoy a friendly match. From simple leisure activities to competitive games with wagers, card games have always played a role… Continue reading The History of Card Games in the Philippines: From Traditional Pastimes to Online