By Tim Lambert 12,000 BC Human beings arrive in Chile 2,500 BC Farming begins in northern Chile 15th Century AD The Incas conquer northern Chile 1533 The Spanish conquer the Inca Empire 1540 Santiago is founded 1700 The population of Chile is about 100,000 1800 The population of Chile reaches about 500,000 1810 After the… Continue reading A Timeline of Chile
A Timeline of Charleston, South Carolina
By Tim Lambert The city of South Carolina was founded in the 17th century. It has an interesting history. This is a timeline of the city from the 17th century to today. 1670 Charleston is founded c. 1713 Powder Magazine is built 1718 The pirate Blackbeard blockades Charleston 1742 Drayton Hall is built 1755 Middleton… Continue reading A Timeline of Charleston, South Carolina
A Timeline of Alaska
By Tim Lambert c. 13,000 BC The first human beings arrive in Alaska 1741 Vitus Bering leads an expedition to Alaska 1784 The Russians make a settlement on Kodiak Island 1804 The Russians establish a settlement at Sitka 1867 The USA purchases Alaska from Russia 1878 The first cannery opens in Alaska 1880 Gold is… Continue reading A Timeline of Alaska
The Interesting History and Evolution of Roulette
Roulette, often referred to as the “Queen of the Casino,” is one of the most iconic and enduring games in gambling history. Its spinning wheel, the thrill of the bouncing ball, and the wide array of betting options have captivated players for centuries. But how did this globally popular casino game come to be? The… Continue reading The Interesting History and Evolution of Roulette
Mail Order Brides History: Are Mail Order Brides a Real Thing?
Ever wondered if a mail order brides catalog is just a thing from the movies? I mean, you hear about these old-school ads, but are they legit? Spoiler alert: they are, and they’ve been around for way longer than you’d think. From the Wild West days to today’s international dating apps, mail order wives have… Continue reading Mail Order Brides History: Are Mail Order Brides a Real Thing?
A Timeline of France
By Tim Lambert 6,000 BC Farming begins in France c. 4,500 BC Menhirs (standing stones) are erected 2,000 BC Bronze is used in France 900 BC Celtic people migrate to France 600 BC The Greeks found Marseilles 121 BC The Romans conquer Provence 58 BC Julius Caesar begins to conquer the rest of France (Gaul)… Continue reading A Timeline of France
A Timeline of Norway
By Tim Lambert 7,000 BC The first human beings arrive in Norway 3,000 BC Farming begins in Norway 1,500 BC Bronze is first used in Norway 500 BC Iron is first used in Norway 200 AD A form of writing called runes is used in Norway 9th Century AD Vikings from Norway raid other parts of Europe 1015-1030 Olaf Haraldson rules Norway… Continue reading A Timeline of Norway
A Timeline of Durham
By Tim Lambert 995 The body of St Cuthbert is buried in Durham and it draws many visitors 1006 The Scots attack Durham but they are driven off 1038 The Scots attack Durham again but they are driven off once more 1069 Normans are massacred in Durham. In retaliation, the Normans devastate the area. 1072… Continue reading A Timeline of Durham
A Timeline of Blackpool
By Tim Lambert 1781 A private road is built to Blackpool 1801 The population of Blackpool is less than 500 1837 Victoria Terrace is built to Blackpool 1844 St Johns Market is built 1846 A branch railway is built 1851 The population of Blackpool is over 2,500. A Board of Health is formed. 1852 Blackpool… Continue reading A Timeline of Blackpool
A Timeline of Leeds
By Tim Lambert 1086 Leeds is a small village with a population of around 200 1207 Maurice De Gant, the Lord of the Manor makes Leeds a small market town 1300 Leeds has a population of around 1,000 1552 A grammar school is founded in Leeds 1600 Leeds has a population of around 3,000 1626… Continue reading A Timeline of Leeds