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
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A Brief History of Iran
By Tim Lambert Ancient Iran The Persian Empire The Persian Empire was created by Cyrus II, known as Cyrus the Great (559-529 BC). Cyrus first defeated another Iranian people called the Medes. In 547 he defeated the kingdom of Lydia (in what is now Turkey) at the battle of Pterya and became the ruler of… Continue reading A Brief History of Iran
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
The Bloody Benders
By Tim Lambert The Benders were a family of murderers in Kansas in the 1870s. Little is known about them; unfortunately, there are different versions of what happened. No doubt myths and legends have grown up. It’s known for sure that the Benders were four people. They were German immigrants. Pa Bender was described as… Continue reading The Bloody Benders
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
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
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
Some Animal Firsts
By Tim Lambert The first recorded polar bear in England was brought to the Tower of London in 1252. He was allowed to fish in the River Thames on the end of a long chain. The first recorded elephant in England was in 1255 when one was brought to the Tower of London. The first… Continue reading Some Animal Firsts
A History of Suffragette Arson and Bombings
By Tim Lambert In the years from 1912 to 1914 Suffragettes committed crimes like vandalism and arson. They also planted bombs. However, the WSPU did not want votes for all women – only those who met a property qualification. (In Britain not all men could vote, a large minority did not have that right) On… Continue reading A History of Suffragette Arson and Bombings