I have written a timeline of Colonial America https://localhistories.org/a-timeline-of-colonial-america/
Tuesday, 29 June 2021
Inca food
The Incas lived in the highlands and lowlands of what is now Peru. In the lowlands the staple food was maize. In the highlands the main food was potatoes. Incas also ate peppers, tomatoes, and avocados. They also ate peanuts and a grain called quinoa. https://localhistories.org/a-history-of-food/
Sunday, 27 June 2021
Milada Horáková
A brave woman was executed by the Communists in Czechoslovakia on 27 June 1950 https://www.private-prague-guide.com/article/milada-horakova/
Friday, 25 June 2021
George Orwell
One of the 20th century's greatest writers, George Orwell was born on 25 June 1903. https://localhistories.org/a-brief-biography-of-george-orwell/
Thursday, 24 June 2021
Henry VIII
Henry VIII was crowned on 24 June 1509 https://localhistories.org/a-short-biography-of-henry-viii/
Tuesday, 22 June 2021
George Vancouver
Famous explorer George Vancouver was born on 22 June 1757 https://localhistories.org/a-brief-biography-of-george-vancouver/
Monday, 21 June 2021
Halifax
Happy birthday Halifax, Nova Scotia. It was founded on 21 June 1749 https://localhistories.org/a-history-of-halifax/
Sunday, 20 June 2021
Oxford Uni
Oxford University received its charter on 20 June 1214 https://localhistories.org/a-brief-history-of-oxford-university/
Wednesday, 16 June 2021
Swanmore
I made a short video about the history of the village of Swanmore in Hampshire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2P5Mx6CMXs
Monday, 14 June 2021
Norwich
This is my history of Norwich. It was once one of the most important towns in England
Friday, 11 June 2021
Millicent Fawcett
Suffragist Millicent Fawcett was born on 11 June 1847. (She was a suffragist, not a suffragette. Suffragists campaigned peacefully for women to have the vote). Some women were given the vote in Britain in 1918 and all women over 21 were given the vote in 1928. Millicent lived long enough to see it. She died in 1929. https://localhistories.org/a-short-biography-of-millicent-garrett-fawcett/
Tuesday, 8 June 2021
New website
I have revamped my website using WordPress. Have a look and see what you think. localhistories.org
Saturday, 5 June 2021
History of Drinks
My history of drinks https://localhistories.org/a-history-of-drinks/
Thursday, 3 June 2021
Chalton, Hampshire
I made a video about the tiny village of Chalton in Hampshire
Wednesday, 2 June 2021
Titanic
Titanic was launched on 31 May 1911 https://localhistories.org/the-titanic/