Jack London hears the call of the wild
On this day in 1876 the novelist Jack London was born in San Francisco. Famous for his tales of adventure and struggles against adversity such... Read More
Cicero, Rome’s fearless statesman, marked for assassination
On this day in 106BC Roman Statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero was born. The surname Cicero means ‘chickpea’, probably his family were dry food merchants and... Read More
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s Christmas news
Today people all over the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Purists have long argued over the exact date that this happened. About the... Read More
Edwin Arlington Robinson undervalues his talent
On this day in 1869 the poet Edwin Arlington Robinson was born in Maine. Robinson published his first work while at Harvard where he seems... Read More
John Greenleaf Whittier – Quaker poet
On this day in 1807 The American Quaker poet and anti-slavery campaigner John Greenleaf Whittier was born. His poetry was well received during his lifetime... Read More
George Washington crosses the Delaware
On this day in 1799 the greatest American statesman George Washington died, ‘First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his... Read More