By Tim Lambert At first, life was hard and rough in the North American colonies. However, by the early 18th century people in the American colonies lived in houses as comfortable as those in Europe. Wealthy people had finely carved furniture, wallpaper, china, silver, and crystal and chairs were common. In 1742 Benjamin Franklin invented… Continue reading Daily Life in Colonial America
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A History of Naples
By Tim Lambert Ancient Naples The city of Naples was founded by the Ancient Greeks, who settled in southern Italy. Soon Naples became a busy and important port. However, the Romans conquered Naples in 326 BC. Under Roman rule, the port of Naples continued to thrive and rich Romans built holiday villas on the nearby… Continue reading A History of Naples
A Short History of Moscow
By Tim Lambert Early Moscow The city of Moscow was first mentioned in writing in 1147. At that time it was a small settlement but it soon grew larger. In 1156 wooden walls were built around the Kremlin. However, they did not stop the Mongols. In 1237 they burned Moscow. However, Moscow was rebuilt and… Continue reading A Short History of Moscow
A History of the Salem Witch Trials
By Tim Lambert The Background to the Witch Trials Belief in magic is, of course, as old as mankind. People have always believed you could use magic to improve your crops or heal illnesses. In Greek and Roman times belief in magic was widespread. However, it was not always used for good. People believed they… Continue reading A History of the Salem Witch Trials
A Short History of Prague
By Tim Lambert Early Prague The Slavs arrived in the Czech Republic in the 6th century. In about 870 they built a castle in Prague. In time a town grew up by the castle. By the late 10th century Prague was a thriving town. In 973 it was given a bishop. In the early 13th… Continue reading A Short History of Prague
A History of Poznan, Poland
By Tim Lambert Early Poznan Poznan began in the 9th century when a fortress was built on an island in the River Warta called Ostrow Tumski. By the 10th century, a settlement grew up nearby. A Bishopric was established in Poznan in 986. In the 13th century, Poznan became a busy little market town. Poznan… Continue reading A History of Poznan, Poland
A Short History of Paris
By Tim Lambert Ancient and Medieval Paris The city of Paris began in the 3rd century BC when a Celtic tribe called the Parisii built a fortified settlement on the Ile de la Cite. The Romans conquered the Parisii in 52 AD and they built a town on the River Seine. The Romans called Paris… Continue reading A Short History of Paris
A History of Torun Poland
By Tim Lambert Dedicated to Agata Ulanowska Torun in The Middle Ages Torun is a historic city in Poland. It is famous for its many Medieval buildings. The town of Torun was founded by the Teutonic Knights (an order of German knights who ruled parts of the Baltic). On 28 December 1233, Torun was given… Continue reading A History of Torun Poland
A Short History of Stockholm
By Tim Lambert Early Stockholm The great city of Stockholm began in the 13th century. At that time trade and commerce were increasing across Europe and many new towns were founded. In 1252 the regent of Sweden, Birger Jarl founded Stockholm. The new town grew rapidly. In 1289 it was described as the largest place… Continue reading A Short History of Stockholm
A History of the City of Rome
By Tim Lambert The Ancient City of Rome There was a settlement in Rome by the mid-8th century BC. In the 6th century BC, it was ruled by Etruscan kings. The kings were advised by the Senate, a body that consisted of Roman aristocrats or patricians. However, in 510 BC the Romans rebelled and expelled… Continue reading A History of the City of Rome