By Tim Lambert 1232 Richard de Burgh creates a town at Galway 1296 Franciscan friars arrive in Galway 1320 The Church of St Nicholas is built 1396 Galway is made a royal borough 1473 Galway suffers a fire 1484 Galway gains a mayor. Galway has a population of about 3,000. 1488 Dominican friars arrive in Galway 1500 Galway suffers another fire 1505 The main… Continue reading A Timeline of Galway
Author: Tim Lambert
AI Evolution: From Fiction to Reality
The History of AI In a world increasingly captivated by the potential of technology, the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) stands as a testament to human ingenuity and foresight. From the whimsical imaginations of early 20th-century science fiction, depicting characters like the Tin Man from “The Wizard of Oz” and the robot Maria from “Metropolis,”… Continue reading AI Evolution: From Fiction to Reality
Traditional Indian Games That Have Become Cultural Legacy
India has a rich culture and colourful history and is mainly known to the outside world for its cricket prowess on the global stage, the Taj Mahal, Bollywood, being the birthplace of Yoga, its huge population, religious festivals, the Statue of Unity, Indian curries, spices and other foods, Mahatma Gandhi, and so much more. Some… Continue reading Traditional Indian Games That Have Become Cultural Legacy
A Timeline of Philadelphia
By Tim Lambert 1682 William Penn founds the city of Philadelphia 1701 William Penn gives Philadelphia a charter 1723 Benjamin Franklin moved to Philadelphia 1728 Bartram’s Garden is founded 1731 A library is founded in Philadelphia 1751 Pennsylvania hospital is built 1753 Independence Hall is built in Philadelphia 1761 St Peters Church is built 1766 A theater is built in Philadelphia 1774 The first Continental Congress… Continue reading A Timeline of Philadelphia
A Timeline of Los Angeles
By Tim Lambert 1781 A settlement is founded in Los Angeles 1822 The Plaza Catholic Church is built 1848 Gold is discovered in California 1850 Los Angeles is incorporated 1851 Los Angeles gains its first newspaper 1861-62 Los Angeles suffers floods 1870 Los Angeles is a thriving town with a population of 5,614 1874 The… Continue reading A Timeline of Los Angeles
A Timeline of Portugal
By Tim Lambert 30,000 BC Stone Age hunters live in Portugal 5,000 BC Farming is introduced to Portugal 2,000 BC Bronze is introduced into Portugal 700 BC Celts enter Portugal bringing iron with them. Meanwhile, the Phoenicians trade with Portugal. 600 BC The Greeks trade with Portugal 210 BC The Romans invade the Iberian Peninsula… Continue reading A Timeline of Portugal
A Short History of Gambling in Scotland
Scotland: there’s no place quite like it. It’s got a rich cultural heritage and vibrant (albeit bloody) history that’s second to none. With its strong sense of identity, welcoming people, stunning landscapes and scenery like none other, the country is a jewel in the crown of the United Kingdom. And, the Scots are well known… Continue reading A Short History of Gambling in Scotland
Traversing the Heartland’s Historical Tapestry: A Cultural Odyssey
Kansas, a state often celebrated for its quintessential American landscape and rich historical tapestry, invites visitors on a cultural odyssey like no other. From the rolling prairies to the bustling cities, the state harbors a plethora of sites that narrate the complex history and vibrant culture of the American heartland. This journey is not just… Continue reading Traversing the Heartland’s Historical Tapestry: A Cultural Odyssey
Wagering and the Sport of Kings: A History of Horse Race Betting
From bookies taking wagers at the track to online racebooks and mobile casino apps, see how the quest to divine winners has evolved alongside the Sport of Kings. Since racing’s beginnings, adventurous types have sought an edge in predicting results. Legal and social acceptance expanded wagering’s role through modern times. Now technology affords new ways… Continue reading Wagering and the Sport of Kings: A History of Horse Race Betting
An Unsolved Murder in Portsmouth, 1923
By Tim Lambert An unsolved murder happened in Portsea, Portsmouth in 1923. The victim was Mary Frances Pelham, aged 37. According to newspaper reports she was born in ‘the north of England’. During the First World War, she moved to Brighton and later to Portsmouth. She was separated from her husband. Mary was a kind… Continue reading An Unsolved Murder in Portsmouth, 1923