By Tim Lambert c 2,300 BC People in Cambodia begin farming. At first, they use stone tools. 1,500 BC People in Cambodia begin using bronze tools 500 BC People in Cambodia begin using iron. The first civilization arises in the Mekong River Delta. c 600 AD All of Cambodia is highly civilized 802 AD Jayavarman… Continue reading A Timeline of Cambodia
Learn More about the Evolution of Divorces in the USA
Photo courtesy of Pixabay This history of marriage and divorce in the US is shaped by cultural norms, evolving laws, and societal pressures. Early divorce was rare, stigmatized, and legally challenging. For most of history, social expectations and religious beliefs upheld marriage as a lifelong commitment, forcing many to remain in abusive or unhappy unions.… Continue reading Learn More about the Evolution of Divorces in the USA
A Timeline of Tunisia
By Tim Lambert 8,000 BC People in Tunisia live by hunting and gathering 5,000 BC People in Tunisia live by farming 1100 BC The Phoenicians settle and trade in Tunisia c 480 BC The Phoenicians found Carthage in Tunisia 263-241 BC Carthage fights Rome 218-202 BC Carthage fights Rome again but is defeated 149-143 BC… Continue reading A Timeline of Tunisia
A Timeline of Ecuador
By Tim Lambert 1526 The Spanish first sight the coast of Ecuador 1534 The Spanish conquer Ecuador. The Spanish found Quito. 1545 The diocese of Quito is founded 1557 The Spanish found Cuenca 1717 Ecuador becomes part of the Viceroyalty of Nueva Granada 1820 The people of Ecuador rebel against Spain 1822 Ecuador wins its… Continue reading A Timeline of Ecuador
A Timeline of Chile
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
By Tim Lambert 1670 Charleston is founded c. 1713 Powder Magazine is built 1718 The pirate Blackbeard blockades Charleston 1742 Drayton Hall is built 1755 Middleton Place House is built 1761 St. Michael’s Episcopal Church is built 1770 The College of Charleston is founded 1771 The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon is built 1772 Heyward-Washington… Continue reading A Timeline of Charleston
A Timeline of Iceland
By Tim Lambert 860 Gardar Svavarsson circumnavigates Iceland 874 Vikings settle in Iceland led by Ingolfur Arnarson 930 About 60,000 people live in Iceland. An assembly called the Althing is formed. 1056 Iceland gains its first bishop 1097 Icelanders have to pay one tenth of all their produce to the Church 1280 A new constitution… Continue reading A Timeline of Iceland
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 1772 The Russians make a settlement at Unalaska 1784 The Russians settle on Kodiak Island 1867 The USA purchases Alaska from Russia 1878 The first cannery opens in Alaska 1880 Gold is discovered in… Continue reading A Timeline of Alaska
A Timeline of Hungary
By Tim Lambert 5,000 BC Farming is introduced into Hungary 2,000 BC Bronze is introduced into Hungary 800 BC Iron is introduced into Hungary 9 AD The Romans create the province of Pannonia in western Hungary Early 2nd Century The Romans conquer eastern Hungary. They call it Dacia. 271 The Romans abandon Dacia End of… Continue reading A Timeline of Hungary
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