By Tim Lambert In 1702 Queen Anne began her reign. In the same year, the war of the Spanish succession began. In 1704 the great general the Duke of Marlborough won a great victory over the French at Blenheim. Also in 1704, the British captured Gibraltar – and they have held it ever since. The… Continue reading A History of 18th Century Britain
Author: Tim Lambert
A Short History of Ancient China
By Tim Lambert After 10,000 BC people in China lived by hunting and gathering plants. Then, about 5,000 BC, the Chinese began farming. From about 5,000 BC rice was cultivated in southern China and millet was grown in the north. By 5,000 BC dogs and pigs were domesticated. By 3,000 BC sheep and (in the… Continue reading A Short History of Ancient China
A Timeline of the 20th Century
By Tim Lambert 1899-1902 The Boer War in South Africa 1900 The Boxer Rebellion in China 1901 The Australian colonies are united to form the Commonwealth of Australia 1903 The first plane flies 1904-1905 War between Russian and Japan 1905 Revolution in Russia Norway becomes independent from Sweden 1906 An earthquake in San Francisco 1907 New Zealand becomes a dominion 1908 Bulgaria becomes independent of Turkey 1910 Revolution in Portugal… Continue reading A Timeline of the 20th Century
A Timeline of Romania
By Tim Lambert 8,000 BC Stone age hunters live in Romania 600 BC The Greeks trade with the people of Romania 105-106 AD The Romans conquer Romania, which they call Dacia 271 The Romans withdraw to south of the Danube Stone age hunters live in Romania. They leave Romania to waves of migrants from the north. 14th Century Radu Negru… Continue reading A Timeline of Romania
A Timeline of Food
By Tim Lambert c 20,000 BC People in Europe eat mammoths, reindeer, red deer, bison, and wild horses c 1,200 BC People in Egypt eat bread and beer. They also eat sheep, pigs, cows, and goats as well as ducks, geese, and fish. They grow marrows, beans, lentils, leeks, radishes, and lettuces c 400 BC Ordinary people in… Continue reading A Timeline of Food
A Timeline of Sydney
By Tim Lambert 26 January 1788 The first colonists come ashore at Port Jackson 17 February 1788 Thomas Barrett is the first person to be hanged in Australia 1790 A second fleet arrives 1791 A third fleet arrives 1793 The first free settlers arrive. The first church is built in Sydney. 1794 The first theatre is built in Sydney 1804 A stone… Continue reading A Timeline of Sydney
A Timeline of Media and Communications
By Tim Lambert c 3,200 BC Writing is invented in Iraq c 1,600 BC The alphabet is invented in Lebanon and Israel c 200 BC Paper is invented in China c 1445 AD Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press 1476 William Caxton introduces the printing press into England 1512 Henry VIII created the Royal Mail 1635 King Charles I allows private citizens… Continue reading A Timeline of Media and Communications
A History of The French Revolution
By Tim Lambert The Revolt of the Nobles The French Revolution began as a revolt of the nobles. In theory, the king was an absolute monarch who could do as he pleased. However, after 1774 it turned out he was not as powerful as he seemed. At first resistance to the king was led by… Continue reading A History of The French Revolution
A Timeline of Sweets
By Tim Lambert Early Sweets People eat preserved fruits, jelly, and wafers The Tudors eat sweet foods called sweetmeats, preserved fruit, gingerbread, sugared almonds, and jelly. They also eat marzipan. 18th Century Liquorice sweets are made. Turkish Delight is invented. 1817 The first recipe for potato crisps is published 1848 Chewing gum is first made commercially c. 1850 Modern… Continue reading A Timeline of Sweets
Leisure in the Middle Ages
By Tim Lambert In the Middle Ages, the main pastime of the upper class was still hunting. Lords hunted deer with packs of dogs and killed them with arrows. They also hunted wild boars with spears. Both men and women went hawking. In the evenings they feasted, danced, and played board games such as chess… Continue reading Leisure in the Middle Ages