Introduction In eighteenth-century Europe, gambling was more than diversion—it was social technology. Cards and dice offered pretexts for invitations, proximity to power, and discreet negotiation. Two women mastered this theater: Madame de Pompadour at the French court and Lady Sarah Lennox in Georgian Britain. Their soirées fused pleasure with politics, turning gaming tables into stages… Continue reading How Madame de Pompadour and Lady Sarah Lennox Used Gambling to Shape High Society
Author: Tim Lambert
History of sports and lifestyle
The sports movement is a phenomenon that has existed for a long time and has had a major impact on society and culture. The history of sports began in ancient times, when there were various competitions such as running, jumping, throwing, etc. In the Middle Ages, sports were often associated with military affairs, such as… Continue reading History of sports and lifestyle
Gordon Cummins
By Tim Lambert Gordon Cummins was a serial killer in Britain in 1942. He was known as the Blackout Ripper because he killed women during blackouts. During the Second World War, all lights had to be hidden to avoid helping enemy bombers. Windows were covered to prevent lights in buildings from shining out, and the… Continue reading Gordon Cummins
From Mayfair’s Velvet Rooms to Your Smartphone: The Crockfords Gambling Lineage
When William Crockford opened the casino bearing his name in Mayfair, London, in 1828, it was much more than just a gambling establishment: it was a shrine to exclusivity. The Crockford Club catered to aristocrats, the wealthy elite, and all the significant players on society’s chessboard, who could reserve a velvet-lined room and enjoy the… Continue reading From Mayfair’s Velvet Rooms to Your Smartphone: The Crockfords Gambling Lineage
How California Calculates Child Support in 2025: Updated Formula, ‘K-Factor,’ and What That Means for You
California’s rolling out a new way of figuring out child support in 2025, shaking up how parental income and custody time get calculated. The big headline? There’s now a revised formula with this thing called the “K-Factor.” It’s supposed to reflect each parent’s real net take-home pay and the actual time they spend with their… Continue reading How California Calculates Child Support in 2025: Updated Formula, ‘K-Factor,’ and What That Means for You
The Holodomor
By Tim Lambert The Holodomor was a man-made famine in Ukraine in 1932-33. It was caused by Stalin, and it led to the deaths of millions of people. Stalin decided that farms in Ukraine should be collectivized. The peasants would be deprived of their land and domestic animals. They would be made to work as… Continue reading The Holodomor
The evolution of casinos: from Monte Carlo to Las Vegas: how gambling became a center of entertainment and a symbol of glamorous life
Gambling and casinos are not a new phenomenon, and their history is closely linked to the development of entertainment culture. From the elite gambling halls of Monte Carlo to the neon glitz of Las Vegas, gambling has evolved from a niche entertainment for the select few into a veritable industry. Casinos have become symbols of… Continue reading The evolution of casinos: from Monte Carlo to Las Vegas: how gambling became a center of entertainment and a symbol of glamorous life
Franz Muller
By Tim Lambert Franz Muller, a German, was the first person to murder on a train in Britain. Muller was born on 31 October 1840. He became a tailor. In 1864, he was living in England, but he struggled to make a living. At that time, trains were divided into carriages, without connecting corridors. On… Continue reading Franz Muller
The Top 3 Dissertation Writing Services You Can Trust in 2025 – 26
Writing a dissertation always remains one of the most challenging tasks for students of all levels. Completing this lengthy project requires expert knowledge and focus, particularly due to strict plagiarism checks and concerns about AI. Many students find it difficult to handle this task, so they hire reliable dissertation writing services. The Guardian (2025) reported… Continue reading The Top 3 Dissertation Writing Services You Can Trust in 2025 – 26
Ancient Myths, Modern Spins: Greek Themes in Slots
Source: Canva Editor Something about Greek mythology just keeps turning up in slot games—maybe it’s the drama, or just those instantly familiar gods with their thunderbolts and heavy stares. Developers have this, well, nearly bottomless pool to pick from when they want to rework old legends into something you can actually spin on your phone.… Continue reading Ancient Myths, Modern Spins: Greek Themes in Slots