By Tim Lambert Life for children in the past was hard and dangerous. In the past, many of the children born died before they could grow up. As many as 25% of children died before their fifth birthday. As many as 40% of the people born died before they were 16. Even if they survived… Continue reading A History of Children
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Fanny Adams
By Tim Lambert Fanny Adams was an 8-year-old girl who was murdered in Alton, Hampshire in 1867. Fanny was born on 30 April 1859. Her father was a bricklayer named George. Her mother was named Harriett. Fanny was the fourth of six children. She had three sisters and two brothers. Fanny was tall for her… Continue reading Fanny Adams
Evolution of Research Paper Writing: From Ancient Scrolls to Digital Age
Humans are curious creatures. Many believe our hominid ancestors even did some form of research, possibly millions of years ago. But the research paper has a much shorter timeline. Writing systems are a relatively recent phenomenon, with the earliest known writing dating back to 3200 BCE. Since then, what we recognize as the research paper… Continue reading Evolution of Research Paper Writing: From Ancient Scrolls to Digital Age
Uncovering the Secrets of London: Exploring the City’s Hidden Gems
London is a city that never ceases to amaze with its rich history, bustling streets, and hidden treasures. Beyond the tourist hotspots and well-known landmarks lies a world of hidden gems that only the most curious and adventurous explorers can uncover. However, as you stroll through the city’s winding alleys and leafy parks, you may… Continue reading Uncovering the Secrets of London: Exploring the City’s Hidden Gems
20 Amazing Historical Facts
The fascinating historical facts in this article will be useful in a wide range of contexts. This information will allow you to replenish your own knowledge base, as well as spend time with interest. So, here are the most interesting historical facts that were collected by expert writers who also provide a list of biology… Continue reading 20 Amazing Historical Facts
A Brief Biography of Thomas Hardy
By Tim Lambert Thomas Hardy was a great British writer of the 19th century. Thomas was born in the village of Higher Bockhampton, Dorset on 2 June 1840. His father, also called Thomas was a stonemason. His mother was named Jemima. They had 4 children. (Thomas had a brother and two sisters). Thomas was the… Continue reading A Brief Biography of Thomas Hardy
A History of Kendal
By Tim Lambert Early Kendal The Romans built a fort at Watercrook just south of Kendal. A civilian settlement grew up beside it. The fort’s garrison would have provided a market for locally made goods. But the fort was abandoned in the late 3rd century. In later centuries a settlement grew up at Kendal. It… Continue reading A History of Kendal
The Indigenous Australians
By Tim Lambert The indigenous people are believed to have arrived in Australia about 40,000 BC during an ice age when Australia was connected to Asia by a land bridge. Tasmania was cut off from Australia around 8,000 BC when the last ice age ended and the sea level rose. The Indigenous Australians were a… Continue reading The Indigenous Australians
Rich Tudors
By Tim Lambert Houses of the Rich In the Middle Ages, rich people’s houses were designed for defence rather than comfort. In the 16th century, life was safer so houses no longer had to be easy to defend. It was an age when rich people built grand houses e.g. Cardinal Wolsey built Hampton Court Palace.… Continue reading Rich Tudors
A Brief Biography of Henry Fawcett
By Tim Lambert Henry Fawcett was a reformer of the 19th century. He campaigned for women’s suffrage (women’s right to vote). Henry was born in Salisbury on 26 August 1833. He was one of 4 children. Henry was educated at Cambridge University. Unfortunately, Henry was blinded in an accident in 1858. His father shot at… Continue reading A Brief Biography of Henry Fawcett