By Tim Lambert 19th Century Milwaukee Milwaukee began as three different communities. Solomon Juneau arrived in the area in 1818. He founded a town called Juneautown. In 1835, a man named Byron Kilbourn created a separate town to the west, across a river. It was called Kilbourntown. At the same time, George Walker started another… Continue reading A History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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A History of Creationism
By Tim Lambert The Early Church and Genesis Creationism is the belief that the book of Genesis in the Bible is literally true and that the Earth is only about 6,000 years old. However, it’s a myth that the Church has always taught that. The early Christians did not, of course, know how old the… Continue reading A History of Creationism
Women’s Firsts
By Tim Lambert This is a list of women who were the first to achieve certain things. It includes the first women to gain certain qualifications or to do a certain job. In 583, Yohl Ik’nal became the first recorded female Mayan ruler. In 690, Empress Wu Zetian became the first woman to rule China… Continue reading Women’s Firsts
A History of Copenhagen
By Tim Lambert Medieval Copenhagen By the 11th century, a small village existed on the site of Copenhagen. However, the town of Copenhagen was founded in 1167 by Bishop Absalon. He built a fort on an island off the coast, and he fortified the settlement with a rampart and a moat. Its name means Merchant’s… Continue reading A History of Copenhagen
Cold Related History Facts
By Tim Lambert Early Cold According to English folklore if it’s mild in January, it will be cold between February and May. So if it’s cold in January, never mind, it might be a good thing! 13 January is St Hilary’s Day. Traditionally, it’s the coldest day of the year. Between the 14th century and… Continue reading Cold Related History Facts
A History of Satellites
By Tim Lambert The First Satellites Artificial satellites have had a huge impact on daily life since the first one was launched in 1957. They have helped science, communications, navigation, and spying!. The idea of launching an artificial satellite around the Earth occurred as early as the 19th century. In 1869, Edward Everett Hale wrote… Continue reading A History of Satellites
A History of Colours
By Tim Lambert Black In the 13th century, Dominican friars arrived in England. They were called Blackfriars because they wore black cloaks. The Black Death of 1348-49 killed about one-third of the population of England. In the West, black is the colour of mourning. However, in many Asian cultures, white is the colour of mourning. Writer Anna… Continue reading A History of Colours
A History of Anaesthesia
By Tim Lambert Early Anaesthesia The word anaesthesia is derived from Greek words meaning without feeling or sensation. The word was used in England by the early 18th century. However, it wasn’t used to mean lack of pain during an operation until 1846. Before the advent of modern anaesthesia, there were ways of dulling pain.… Continue reading A History of Anaesthesia
A History of Light
By Tim Lambert Human beings have always needed artificial light. Today, we take it for granted. You press a switch, and it appears. However, for our ancestors, providing light after dark was far more difficult. At first, a fire provided the only light at night. Oil Lamps However, Prehistoric people used stones with natural depressions… Continue reading A History of Light
Pictures of Banff, Alberta
By Tim Lambert These are some pictures I took on a trip to the town of Banff, Alberta and the Canadian Rockies. Banff is a beautiful town and the Rockies are breathtaking. Banff, Alberta Another view of Banff Looking down on Banff The view from a hotel room in Banff The Canadian Rockies seen from… Continue reading Pictures of Banff, Alberta