Category: Timelines of History

By Tim Lambert 6,500 BC Skulls are trepanned c 1,500 BC The Ancient Egyptians have some knowledge of anatomy from mummification. Egyptian surgeons use clamps, saws, forceps, scalpels, and scissors. The Egyptians use honey as an antiseptic. c 335-280 BC A Greek named Herophilus lives. He carried out dissections of human bodies in public. He… Continue reading A Timeline of Surgery

By Tim Lambert Corporal punishment was used for thousands of years by both parents and teachers. However, things began to change in the late 20th century. Public opinion gradually moved against it. Today, 68 countries have abolished it completely. 1783 Poland becomes the first country to ban corporal punishment in schools 1820 In Britain whipping… Continue reading A Timeline of Corporal Punishment

By Tim Lambert Late 9th Century The Danes found a burh or fortified settlement at Bedford, north of the river 915 The English recapture Bedfordshire from the Danes. They found a new settlement south of the river. Bedford becomes a busy little market town. 1010 The Danes pillage Bedford 1166 Bedford is given a charter… Continue reading A Timeline of Bedford

By Tim Lambert 1166 The king grants the right to hold a weekly market in Birmingham. It becomes a busy little market town. 1250 The people of Birmingham are given the right to hold an annual fair 1380 Birmingham is becoming known for its metalworking industry 1500 Birmingham has a population of about 1,500 1560… Continue reading A Timeline of Birmingham

By Tim Lambert 70 The Romans build a town on the site of Winchester. They called it Venta Belgarum. c. 200 The Romans build stone walls around Winchester. The town flourishes. 407 The Roman army leaves Britain. Afterward, town life breaks down and Winchester is abandoned. 650 The Saxons build a church called the Old… Continue reading A Timeline of Winchester

By Tim Lambert c. 1100 A small port grows up at Dundee 1191 King William gives Dundee a charter (a document granting the people certain rights) 1349 Dundee is a thriving town with a population of about 4,000. Wine is imported. So is grain. Wool and hides are exported. 1520 The population of Dundee has… Continue reading A Timeline of Dundee

By Tim Lambert 1781 A settlement is founded in Los Angeles 1822 The Plaza Catholic Church is built 1848 Gold is discovered in California 1850 Los Angeles is incorporated 1851 Los Angeles gains its first newspaper 1861-62 Los Angeles suffers floods 1870 Los Angeles is a thriving town with a population of 5,614 1874 The… Continue reading A Timeline of Los Angeles

By Tim Lambert 8,000 BC The first people arrive in Sweden 4,000 BC People in Sweden begin farming 2,000 BC Bronze is introduced into Sweden 500 BC Iron is introduced into Sweden 9th Century AD Sweden becomes a single kingdom. Swedes cross the Baltic and sail along rivers into Russia. 1008 Olof Skotkonung King of Sweden becomes a Christian. The other… Continue reading A Timeline of Sweden

By Tim Lambert 5,200 BC Stone Age farmers arrive in Malta 3,600-2,500 BC The age of building temples in Malta 800 BC The Phoenicians from Lebanon sail to Malta 400 BC The city of Carthage in North Africa rules Malta 218 BC The Romans conquer Malta c. 60 AD The missionary Paul is shipwrecked  on Malta… Continue reading A Timeline of Malta

By Tim Lambert 1516 Juan de Solis reaches the River Plate 1526 Sebastian Cabot reaches the same area 1580 Buenos Aires is founded 1776 A Viceroy of the River Plate is founded with Buenos Aires as its capital 1806 The British capture Buenos Aires but soon withdraw 1810 The Viceroy is deposed and a junta… Continue reading A Timeline of Argentina