Some legal voices try to dominate the room. Attorney Philip Alexander takes a different path. His presence is defined by calm focus, clear thinking, and steady direction in moments that often feel overwhelming. Known in San Diego for handling complex injury matters with care and discipline, his work reflects a belief that clarity matters more… Continue reading Clear Guidance in Complex Injury Cases: Attorney Philip Alexander’s Legal Practice in San Diego
Author: Tim Lambert
The Discovery of the Dinosaurs
By Tim Lambert For centuries, people found fossils, but they did not understand what they were. However, in the early 19th century, it became clear that huge reptiles had once existed. They were later named dinosaurs. The remains of a mosasaurus were discovered in a quarry in the Netherlands in 1764. At first, people did… Continue reading The Discovery of the Dinosaurs
A Timeline of Dudley
A Timeline of Dudley 13th century The village of Dudley is changed into a small market town 1562 A grammar school is founded in Dudley 1600 Dudley is known for nail-making 1647 After the Civil War Dudley Castle is deliberately damaged 1685 Dudley is allowed 2 annual fairs but it is still a small town… Continue reading A Timeline of Dudley
A Timeline of Brighton
By Tim Lambert 1000 AD Brighton is a small village 1185 St Bartholomews Church is first mentioned 1313 Brighton is given a charter (a document granting the people certain rights). Weekly markets are held and annual fairs. 1340 The sea ‘swallows’ 40 acres of farmland 1497 A bulwark is built to defend Brighton 1514 The French burn Brighton 1545 The French… Continue reading A Timeline of Brighton
A Timeline of Gosport
By Tim Lambert c. 1204 A new port is founded at Gosport. Many of the townspeople are fishermen. 1545 Haselford Castle is built 1642 During the Civil War guns at Gosport fire at Portsmouth 1645 A royalist army sacks Gosport 1677 King Charles II decides to fortify Gosport 1696 The Church of the Holy Trinity… Continue reading A Timeline of Gosport
A Timeline of Aberdeen
By Tim Lambert c. 750 Aberdeen is founded as a fishing settlement 1137 Aberdeen has grown into a busy little port and market town. It is given a bishop. 1179 Aberdeen is given a charter (a document giving the people certain rights). Aberdeen has a population of around 3,000. 1264 Aberdeen now has a castle… Continue reading A Timeline of Aberdeen
A Timeline of Grimsby
By Tim Lambert 9th Century The Danes found Grimsby 1086 Grimsby is a large village 12th Century Grimsby grows into a little port 1132 An Augustinian Abbey is founded at Grimsby 1201 King John grants Grimsby a charter 1240 Franciscan friars arrive in Grimsby 1293 Austin friars arrive in Grimsby. The little town has 1,500-2,000 inhabitants. c. 1450 Grimsby begins to decline as… Continue reading A Timeline of Grimsby
A History of Werewolves
By Tim Lambert What was a werewolf? It was a man who was transformed into a wolf or changed themselves into a wolf. The idea that humans can be transformed into animals occurs in many different cultures. In Europe in the 16th and 17th century it was believed that witches could transform themselves into many… Continue reading A History of Werewolves
A Brief History of Syria
By Tim Lambert Ancient Syria The Ancient history of Syria is one of being conquered by one empire after another. One of the first kingdoms in what is now Syria was Elba, which arose about 3,000 BC. However, it was conquered by Sargon of Akkad about 2330 BC, and it became part of his empire.… Continue reading A Brief History of Syria
A Brief History of Armenia
By Tim Lambert Early Armenia In the 9th century BC, what is now Armenia was part of the kingdom of Urartu. This Iron Age realm flourished until the 6th century, when it fell to the Medes. Armenia was then ruled by a succession of empires. The Medes were conquered by the Persians, and Armenia became… Continue reading A Brief History of Armenia