1099: Crusading Europeans seize Jerusalem. I wouldn’t want to mess with these guys!
Stormin’ the Bastille: July 14 is Bastille Day!
Monday, July 15, 2024
History Schmistory, July 15: Roc-King Out!
Monday, July 15, 2024
1799 – The Rosetta Stone was found in the Egyptian village of Rosetta by French Captain Pierre-François Bouchard during Napoleon’s Egyptian Campaign. It unfortunately did not give them the ability learn a new language online. It did however have three different languages written on it (Greek, Demotic & Hieroglyphic!)
History Schmistory, July 14: Hooray for Bastille Day!
Sunday, July 14, 2024
1789 – Today is Bastille Day. The French Revolution began with the fall of Bastille. Aujourd’hui, nous célébrons notre liberté!
History Schmistory July 13: Cookin’ Up The Resolution
Saturday, July 13, 2024
1772 – Captain James Cook began his 2nd voyage, this time to the South Seas. He commanded a ship called the Resolution & although was able to retire after this voyage, couldn’t resolve his need for adventure.
Countdown to Bastille Day!
Friday, July 12, 2024
You say you want a revolution? Â OK–you got it. Â 2 days to Bastille Day!
History Schmistory, July 11: Pons Comet Pun
Thursday, July 11, 2024
1801 – French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons discovered his 1st comet. He then went on to discover 36 more. Jeez louise!
History Schmistory, July 10: A New’d Way To Do Things.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
1040 – Lady Godiva rode naked on horseback to force her husband, the Earl of Mercia, to lower taxes. I am sure her husband wished they could have kept their disagreement covered up.
History Schmistory, July 8: Bonjour, Paris!
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
951 – Paris was founded. At the time, it was occupied by the Germanic Franks. Thankfully they came up with an awesome name for the city — it could have been a bratwurst.
History Schmistory, July 9: Hear Yee, Hear Yee! Yo, LISTEN UP!
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
1776Â –Â Declaration of Independence was read to George Washington’s troops in New York. I am sure some must have wondered why they were still following the leader after they were told they were free. Â After all, they now had the unalienable right to life which war could take away.