War with Germany, a test of the human spirit
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1914, Britain declared war on Germany and so began what is known by... Read More
The Burghers of Calais, heroes in their time
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1347 six burghers of the besieged French city of Calais surrendered to King... Read More
Lewis Carroll’s boat trip with Alice
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1865, the Rev Charles Dodgson (Lewis Carroll), published Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. One... Read More
1619 the first black slaves in North America were brought by Dutch colonists to Jamestown, Virginia
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1619 the first black slaves in North America were brought by Dutch colonists... Read More
Slavery abolished in the British Empire
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1834, slavery was abolished in the British Empire. In a remarkable turnaround... Read More
Daniel Defoe makes the novel fashionable
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1703 the novelist and pamphleteer Daniel Defoe was placed in a pillory for... Read More
Joyce Kilmer likes trees
to listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1918 the young American poet and soldier Joyce Kilmer was killed in France... Read More
