History Schmistory, July 7: J’aime le chocolat!
Sunday, July 7, 2024
1550Â –Â Chocolate was introduced. In my opinion, this should be an international holiday. Seriously though, who isn’t loco for some cocoa?
History Schmistory, July 4: AMERICAAA!
Thursday, July 4, 2024
1776 American Revolution: The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress. There’s gonna be fireworks!
History Schmistory, July 3: A News Day for Norway!
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
1767 – Norway’s oldest newspaper still in print, Adresseavisen, was founded and the first edition was published. They needed a way to adress-a the news-a to the peopla-a.
![The front page of the norwegian newspaper Adresseavisen (1905) By Adresseavisen (Trondhjems Adresseavis) (The Norwegian National Library) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons](http://www.teammarcopolo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Trondhjems_Adresseavis_17._mai_1905_-_framside.jpg)
The front page of the norwegian newspaper Adresseavisen (1905) By Adresseavisen (Trondhjems Adresseavis) (The Norwegian National Library) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
History Schmistory, July 2: Baffled By Baffin!
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
1578Â –Â Martin Frobisher sighted Baffin Island. This is super great, however, it is the 5th largest island in the world & would slightly hard to miss!
Where’s Baffin? I can’t seem to find it. It should be called Waldo Island.
History Schmistory, July 1: A Bright Spot In China!
Monday, July 1, 2024
1200Â –Â In China, sunglasses were invented.
China.Saving people’s eyeballs since 1200.
Check out the Emperors new clothes!
History Schmistory: June 30. Has anyone seen the bridge?
Sunday, June 30, 2024
“Tower Bridge”, by Dave Stravern, licensed under CC BY
History Schmistory, June 30: What Were They Thinkin’, Lincoln?
Sunday, June 30, 2024
1865Â –Â 8 alleged conspirators in assassination of Lincoln were found guilty. Little did they know, Abe is apparently a vampire hunter & reincarnated. Honestly?
This guy looks pretty ABel to me.
History Schmistory: June 29. Large Caesar.
Saturday, June 29, 2024
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History Schmistory, June 29: A Midsummer Nightmare
Saturday, June 29, 2024
1613Â –Â Shakespeare’s Globe Theater burned down. That light through the yonder window breaking? It was a fire. And while all that glistens may not be gold, all that is red and hot is most likely going to burn down a building.
“Globe Theatre, circa 1616” – Detail from van Visscher’s original panorama, circa 1616.
History Schmistory: When In Rome
Friday, June 28, 2024
“When in Rome do as the Romans do†is a commonly used idiom. An example of its use in a conversation would go something like this:
Person #1: “I refuse to try that sushi!â€
Person #2: “C’mon, try it! When in Rome do as the Romans do.†which means, when in a new place behave like they do.
We may understand the meaning of the saying but do we know the origin of it? Well, it all started back in the 16th century when Saint Ambrose, bishop of Milan gave some good advice to Saint Augustine, Bishop of Hippo. Saint Augustine had asked Saint Ambrose if they should fast on Saturdays, like the Romans did. Ambrose replied by saying, “When I am here, I do not fast on Saturday; when I am in Rome, I fast on Saturday.†Of course he said this in Latin but that’s beside the point. Eventually this turned into the phrase that we know today. So when in Rome, fare come i romani!
