Alfred, Lord Tennyson – England’s long-lasting Poet Laureate
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1850 Alfred Tennyson became Poet Laureate succeeding William Wordsworth. The son of a country... Read More
The Suez Canal – good for the British Empire
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1869 the Suez Canal opened to shipping. The canal is 100 miles long,... Read More
William Cowper’s mental breakdown
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1731 the English poet and writer of hymns William Cowper was born. Cowper... Read More
Marie Curie died from radiation sickness
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1867 the Polish/French physicist and chemist Marie Curie was born. The only woman... Read More
Guy Fawkes plots to blow up Parliament
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1605 the plot to blow up parliament and assassinate King James VI of... Read More
Marie Antoinette’s last words
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1755 Marie Antoinette was born, 15th child of the Holy Roman Emperor, Francis... Read More
Orson Welles panics a nation
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1938 the writer, director and actor Orson Welles panicked the USA with his... Read More