ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS

‘All great guys have their statues and it’s but their due,but i ponder why the girls don’t have them too;in the event that they did, to the Academy I’d like to send,A bust of Mrs Prodgers the Cabman’s pal.Of all of the robust-minded ladies she’s the worst I ever saw,Oh, wouldn’t she be lovely as a mother-in-regulation?at the nook of every cab-rank her flag must be unfurledAs a horrible instance to this depraved international.’ – Herbert Campbell records’s Nutcases, we talked about England’s eccentric nobleman, Mad Jack Mytton, … Read more

Ada, Countess of Lovelace is said to be the first pc programmer because of her paintings with Charles Babbage on his Analytical Engine. She became a outstanding mathematician and creator, skilled in each mathematics and science. Her father was the poet Lord Byron, notorious for his many scandalous affairs. Augusta Ada Byron was born to parents Lord George Gordon Byron and woman Anne Isabella “Annabella” Milbanke Byron on December 10, 1815 in London, England. Ada, as she become referred to as, was Lord Byron’s only legitimate baby. Byron became very disenchanted while his spouse gave beginning a lady and now not a boy. She was named for … Read more

Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and fortress of the Tower of London, or simply the Tower of London, now a traveller enchantment, became as soon as domestic to the Royal family of britain and many imprisoned within the tower. in the beginning built in 1078, it’s far nevertheless status today in London, England. In 2015, the tower experienced over 2.7 million traffic! Duke of Normandy, William the Conqueror, had ordered the fortress to be built before entering London in 1066. the precise date of when creation at the White Tower started is unknown, though it is believed to have been around 1078. while many castles were built of timber, … Read more

One in every of records’s largest conservation initiatives is sooner or later coming to an give up after 34 years. The stays present day King Henry VIII’s Mary Rose will subsequently be on display for the general public. visitors could be able to see King Henry VIII’s ship that sank 500 years ago for the duration of a struggle at the Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth, England. When Henry VIII assumed his royal seat in 1509, his naval energy became some distance from effective. England became left ultra-modern waterborne attacks from their enemies. once he have become King, Henry without delay ordered the … Read more

In the annals of American history, the Revolutionary War stands as a testament to the courage, ingenuity, and determination of those who fought for independence from British rule. While battles like Lexington, Concord, and Yorktown are often celebrated, one of the most remarkable yet lesser-known contributions to the American victory came from the shadows: the … Read more

When we think of the American Revolution, grand images of Founding Fathers, battlefields, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence often come to mind. But what if one of the most revealing insights into this pivotal era lies not in the halls of power, but in the humble privies of 18th-century Philadelphia? Recent archaeological … Read more

In the annals of history, few figures embody the raw grit, resilience, and sheer will to survive like Hugh Glass. A frontiersman, fur trapper, and legendary survivor, Glass’s story is one of unimaginable hardship, unrelenting determination, and a revenge saga that has cemented his place as one of history’s ultimate badasses. His tale is so … Read more

Henry Knox, a name often overshadowed by the towering figures of the American Revolution, played a pivotal role in shaping the early military and defense policies of the United States. As the first Secretary of War under the U.S. Constitution, Knox was instrumental in laying the foundation for the nation’s armed forces and ensuring the … Read more

The American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) is often remembered for its heroic battles, iconic leaders, and the birth of a nation. However, behind the tales of valor and triumph lies a darker, often overlooked chapter of the conflict: the horrific conditions aboard British prison ships, most notably the HMS Jersey. Known as the “Hell Ship,” the Jersey became a … Read more