Lafayette, now imprisoned by the Austrians, was kept in Nivelles, now a municipality in Belgium. Along … The Life of Revolutionary Marquis de Lafayette (continued)Read more
European History
Henriette Caillaux: The Socialite Who Got Away With Murder
Times were tough before the outbreak of the First World War. With increasing tensions brewing between … Henriette Caillaux: The Socialite Who Got Away With MurderRead more
Was Winston Churchill All That He Seemed To Be?
Winston Churchill is one of the most famous figures in British history. Leading the country through … Was Winston Churchill All That He Seemed To Be?Read more
On This Day, January 19th
1. 1993: Fleetwood Mac reunite to play at Clinton’s first inaugural gala It was on this … On This Day, January 19thRead more
On This Day, January 18th
1. 1778: The Hawaiian Islands were discovered by English explorer It was on this date in … On This Day, January 18thRead more
On This Day, January 10th
1. 1863: World’s first subway system opened The first urban underground railway in history began operations … On This Day, January 10thRead more
On This Day, January 4th
1. 1847: Samuel Colt sold his first revolvers to the Texas Rangers It was on this … On This Day, January 4thRead more
On This Day, December 29th
1. 1890: Massacre at Wounded Knee It was on this date in 1890 that the infamous … On This Day, December 29thRead more
On This Day, December 28th
1. 1895: The first paid public screening of a movie It was on this date in … On This Day, December 28thRead more
On This Day, December 27th
1. 1932: The doors open at the Radio City Music Hall It was on this date … On This Day, December 27thRead more