A History of the Post Office

By Tim Lambert In the Ancient World, it was important for kings and emperors to be able to send and receive messages over long distances. Not surprisingly, many Ancient Civilisations had systems for delivering messages. In the Roman Empire, a service called the Cursus Publicus carried official messages using relays of horses. In the Middle… Continue reading A History of the Post Office

Viking Women

By Tim Lambert Viking women had considerable freedom. They could own land and inherit property. They could also divorce their husbands. If their husband was away on an expedition, they were responsible for running the farm. However, the Vikings captured women and children on their raids and made them slaves. They were sold in markets,… Continue reading Viking Women

A Brief History of Sitka Alaska

By Tim Lambert Early Sitka The indigenous people of Southeast Alaska were the Tlingit. They were hunter-gatherers. They mostly depended on fishing for their livelihood, although they also hunted mammals like seals. The Russians first arrived in Alaska in 1741. They built their first settlement at Unalaska in 1772. In 1790, Aleksander Baranov (1746-1819) was… Continue reading A Brief History of Sitka Alaska

A Short History of El Salvador

By Tim Lambert Early El Salvador Before the Spanish conquest, people called the Pipil lived in El Salvador. The Pipil were civilized and built cities and temples. However, in 1524 the Spanish invaded. They were led by Pedro de Alvarado (c- 1485 – 1541). The native people resisted fiercely but the Spanish had superior weapons.… Continue reading A Short History of El Salvador

A History of Menstruation

By Tim Lambert In the Old Testament, a menstruating woman was regarded as ‘unclean’ for a period of 7 days. (Leviticus 15:19-30). The Bible also mentions a menstrual cloth (Isiah 30:22). In the Ancient World menstrual cloths were the usual way of dealing with menstruation. In the early 5th century AD, a woman named Hypatia… Continue reading A History of Menstruation

Pictures of Southampton

By Tim Lambert These are some pictures I took of the historic city of Southampton in Hampshire. The city has a long and interesting history. It has been a major port for centuries. Ogle House in Ogle Street The Juniper Berry pub Lord Palmerston In the Middle Ages Simnel was a kind of fine flour… Continue reading Pictures of Southampton

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Pictures of Portsmouth

By Tim Lambert The Round Tower A view from the Round Tower 17th century houses in Portsmouth The Square Tower The Garrison Church Portsmouth Cathedral Gunwharf Shopping Centre The Spinnaker Tower An old street name in Portsea HMS Warrior 1860 Isambard Kingdom Brunel Monument The Dockyard Wall St George’s Church Portsea The Landport, Portsmouth’s 18th… Continue reading Pictures of Portsmouth

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Pictures of Winchester

By Tim Lambert Winchester is a historic town in Hampshire. It was founded by the Romans and in Anglo-Saxon Times it became the capital of England. Today it’s famous for its many old buildings. Here are some photos I took of the town. A statue of King Alfred in Winchester Buttermarket Cross in Winchester which… Continue reading Pictures of Winchester

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