A Brief History of Epidemics

By Tim Lambert Early Epidemics At different times in history, terrible pandemics have swept parts of the world killing millions of people. The best known is the Black Death of the 14th century but epidemics were nothing new in Europe. In 430 BC Athens was struck by an epidemic of an unknown disease, which devastated… Continue reading A Brief History of Epidemics

A Brief History of Slavery

By Tim Lambert Slavery in the Ancient World Slavery is the ownership of one human being by another. It has existed throughout history in many cultures and is not extinct today. In the distant past, people often slaughtered their enemies, but sometimes they were taken prisoner and used as slaves. In the Ancient World, slavery… Continue reading A Brief History of Slavery

A History of Beheading in England

By Tim Lambert Beheading is an ancient method of punishment. St Alban was the first recorded British martyr. He was beheaded circa 305 AD in the Roman town of Verulamium, which is now called St Albans. In the Middle Ages, William the Conqueror introduced beading as a punishment for the upper class in England. Beheading… Continue reading A History of Beheading in England

A History of Corporal Punishment

By Tim Lambert Early Corporal Punishment Corporal punishment is derived from a Latin word meaning body. It meant physical punishment and in the past, it was common. In the past corporal punishment was by no means limited to children. It was used on adults as well. Whipping has been a common punishment since ancient times.… Continue reading A History of Corporal Punishment