By Tim Lambert Early Carmarthen The story of Carmarthen began when the Romans built a fort on the site about 75 AD. A civilian settlement soon grew up by the fort and it became a flourishing town called Moridunum. The town included an amphitheatre where people would watch spectacles such as gladiators fighting. However, after… Continue reading A History of Carmarthen
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A History of Kendal
By Tim Lambert Early Kendal The Romans built a fort at Watercrook just south of Kendal. A civilian settlement grew up beside it. The fort’s garrison would have provided a market for locally made goods. But the fort was abandoned in the late 3rd century. In later centuries a settlement grew up at Kendal. It… Continue reading A History of Kendal
A History of Warminster
By Tim Lambert Early Warminster The remains of two Roman villas were found near Warminster. However, the modern town dates from the Saxon era. The origin of the name Warminster is not certain, but it’s probably derived from the name of the River Were and a minster (a minster was a monastery church). St Denys… Continue reading A History of Warminster
10 Things Every Student Should Know About UK History
If you are currently studying or planning to study in the UK, there are many things you have yet to learn about its history. The United Kingdom has given us great people and inventions that we cannot imagine our lives without. Here are 10 things you should know about UK history. London has not always… Continue reading 10 Things Every Student Should Know About UK History
10 Of The Best Racehorses In U.S. History
Champion racehorses share some characteristics. The first is a large heart, both metaphorically and literally. The average Horse’s heart weighs about ten pounds. A thoroughbred racehorse’s heart muscle weighs twice as much to accommodate pumping adequate blood and oxygen to the Horse’s muscles. A long stride and the ability to coordinate breathing with a racing… Continue reading 10 Of The Best Racehorses In U.S. History
7 Unis in Britain to Consider if You’re Fascinated with History
Can you go on and on talking about the underlying causes and major players of World War I? Or, maybe, you can’t help spending your evenings reading history books or watching documentaries? If you fit that bill, there’s no denying it: this is your passion. But it doesn’t have to remain just that – there… Continue reading 7 Unis in Britain to Consider if You’re Fascinated with History
The History of Good Luck Charms
Horseshoes, lucky rabbit’s foot, and the four-leaf clovers are all familiar to most of us. The number 8, lucky pennies, and cat’s eye amulets are also considered to bring good fortune. When relying on luck, some people have more unorthodox beliefs. Check out these unusual good-luck charms used throughout history. Fascinus What better way to… Continue reading The History of Good Luck Charms
A Biography of Jack The Ripper
By Tim Lambert Jack the Ripper was a serial killer of women in the East End of London in 1888. The murderer was never caught and the case remains a mystery. The Victims Martha Tabram (?) Nobody is certain how many women Jack the Ripper killed. Most people think there were 5 victims but there… Continue reading A Biography of Jack The Ripper
A History of Domestic Violence
By Tim Lambert Domestic violence or partner-on-partner violence is probably as old as the human race. In 1655 Massachusetts Bay Colony in North America decreed ‘No man shall strike his wife nor any woman her husband’. The punishment was a heavy fine or corporal punishment. This was one of the first laws in the Western… Continue reading A History of Domestic Violence
Playing Cards and Their Evolution in the UK
Card games have brought entertainment to generations. And even though we now have more modern forms of entertainment, they are still an essential item to pack on long flights, camping trips, and games nights. But how have playing cards evolved, and more importantly, how did they come about? We take a look at the evolution… Continue reading Playing Cards and Their Evolution in the UK