Edwin Hubble – astronomer with vision
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1889 the American astronomer Edwin Hubble was born. A keen sportsman, Hubble saw... Read More
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
AA’s Dr Bob, an ordinary man, an inspiration to millions
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1950 the American doctor, Robert Smith, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) died aged... 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
Robert Louis Stevenson settles on Samoa
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1850 the Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson was born, creator of some of... 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