By Tim Lambert The Holodomor was a man-made famine in Ukraine in 1932-33. It was caused by Stalin, and it led to the deaths of millions of people. Stalin decided that farms in Ukraine should be collectivized. The peasants would be deprived of their land and domestic animals. They would be made to work as… Continue reading The Holodomor
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Franz Muller
By Tim Lambert Franz Muller, a German, was the first person to murder on a train in Britain. Muller was born on 31 October 1840. He became a tailor. In 1864, he was living in England, but he struggled to make a living. At that time, trains were divided into carriages, without connecting corridors. On… Continue reading Franz Muller
Pictures of Krakow
By Tim Lambert Kraków is a beautiful city in Poland with a long and interesting history. Today, it is still thriving. Here are some pictures I took of Krakow on a trip in 2025. A view of Krakow Another view of the city This is a very nice restaurant in Krakow St Mary’s Basilica Me… Continue reading Pictures of Krakow
A Guide to Life in England in the Past
By Tim Lambert I have written a new book! This one is a comprehensive guide to life in England in the past. It includes food, clothes, houses, medicine, weapons, education, law and punishment, and transport. All these have, of course, changed greatly through the centuries. I look at many eras of history. I begin with… Continue reading A Guide to Life in England in the Past
Martha Place
By Tim Lambert Martha Place was the first woman to be executed by the electric chair. She murdered her stepmother and attempted to murder her husband. Martha was born on 8 September 1849 in New Jersey, USA. Her birth name was Martha Garrettson. Martha married a man named Wesley Savacool, and they had a son.… Continue reading Martha Place
A History of Women From Ancient Times to Today
I have recently written a second book. It’s called A History of Women From Ancient Times to Today. Reading about the history of women, you might be surprised by the numerous prominent and influential women who have made their mark throughout history. There were many women rulers, mathematicians, scientists, and artists across the ages. The… Continue reading A History of Women From Ancient Times to Today
Burke and Hare
By Tim Lambert Burke and Hare are often called grave robbers. In reality, they did not rob graves. Instead, they murdered people and then sold the victims’ bodies to surgeons for dissection. Today, many people donate their bodies to science but in the early 19th century, attitudes were very different. Most people were horrified by… Continue reading Burke and Hare
The Scarlet Shoes
A Story by Chloe Annabel The Scarlet Shoes is a heartwarming tale for younger readers, filled with charm and a touch of sparkle. Featuring enchanting illustrations and a selection of fun games to enjoy after the story, this book invites readers to follow the Scarlet Shoes wherever they may wander… because you never know where… Continue reading The Scarlet Shoes
A History of Dogs
By Tim Lambert Early Dogs Dogs are man’s best friends. Dogs were the first animals to be domesticated, and they have been companions and helpers ever since. About 40,000 years ago, wolves began to live with humans. At that time, people were hunter-gatherers. Some wolves may have gone to their camps looking for scraps. In… Continue reading A History of Dogs
Life in the 1950s
By Tim Lambert Britain Becomes an Affluent Society The 1950s were a period of prosperity for Britain. There was full employment. At the beginning of the decade many items were still rationed. However rationing was gradually removed. Sweet rationing ended in 1953 and meat rationing followed in 1954. For the first time Britain became an… Continue reading Life in the 1950s