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
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The Bloody Benders of Kansas
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 of Kansas
A History of Menstruation
By Tim Lambert Some archaeologists think the Ancient Egyptians made tampons from the papyrus plant, but that is debated. In the Old Testament, a menstruating woman was regarded as ‘unclean’ for 7 days. (Leviticus 15:19-30). The Bible also mentions a menstrual cloth (Isaiah 30:22). In the Ancient World, menstrual cloths were the usual way of… 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, Old Portsmouth A view from the Round Tower 17th century houses in Portsmouth The Square Tower, Old Portsmouth 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… 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
A Biography of Lady Jane Grey
By Tim Lambert Lady Jane Grey was Queen of England for just nine days. She was born in 1537 (the exact date is not known). Her father, Henry, was the Marquess of Dorset. Her mother, Frances Brandon, was the daughter of Henry VIII’s sister Mary. So Lady Jane was Henry VIII’s granddaughter. At first, she… Continue reading A Biography of Lady Jane Grey
A Timeline of Philadelphia
By Tim Lambert 1682 William Penn founds the city of Philadelphia 1701 William Penn gives Philadelphia a charter 1723 Benjamin Franklin moved to Philadelphia 1728 Bartram’s Garden is founded 1731 A library is founded in Philadelphia 1751 Pennsylvania hospital is built 1753 Independence Hall is built in Philadelphia 1761 St Peters Church is built 1766 A theater is built in Philadelphia 1774 The first Continental Congress… Continue reading A Timeline of Philadelphia