Joni Mitchell takes a taxi
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1907, the first motorised taxicab was licensed in New York City. It is... Read More
Nuclear Treaty brings hope
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1963, the United States, Britain and the Soviet Union signed a treaty in... 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
Aldous Huxley’s psychedelic lifestyle
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1894 Aldous Huxley, writer and thinker was born. Though known for his... Read More
Louis Bleriot’s pancake landing
On this day on 1909 the French aviator Louis Bleriot became the first person to fly an aeroplane across the English Channel. The flight... Read More
Katherine Lee Bates sees the beautiful in America
To listen to this whole post, click here – On this day in 1893 was written the famous song ‘America the Beautiful’ by Katharine Lee... Read More
Alexander the Great was inspired by Homer
On this day in 356 BC Alexander the Great, of Macedonia in Greece, was born. Alexander changed the face of the civilised world by conquering... Read More