Thomas More was executed for treason on 6 July 1535 www.localhistories.org/more.html
A blog about history and true crime. Historical trivia and stories about true crime.
Monday, 6 July 2020
Friday, 3 July 2020
Neanderthals
The Neanderthals were more advanced than we often believe https://www.ancient-origins.net/human-origins-science/top-ten-myths-about-neanderthals-001551
Saturday, 27 June 2020
Czech Heroine
On 28 June 1950 Milada Horáková, a heroine of the Czech resistance during World War II was executed by the Communists on trumped-up charges. https://www.private-prague-guide.com/article/milada-horakova/
Saturday, 20 June 2020
Lizzie Borden
On 20 June 1893, Lizzie Borden was acquitted of the murders of her father and stepmother although she was almost certainly guilty. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-19th-century-axe-murderer-lizzie-borden-was-found-not-guilty-180972707/
Thursday, 11 June 2020
Sugar rationing
Sugar rationing in the USA ended on 11 June 1947 (5 years after it started). I don't think I would have survived sugar rationing. (In Britain sugar rationing began in January 1940. It lasted until 1953).
Saturday, 30 May 2020
Joan of Arc
On 30 May 1431 that unfortunate woman Joan of Arc was burned to death. http://www.localhistories.org/joan.html
Sunday, 17 May 2020
First World War Myths
I grew up with myths about the First World War, especially the idea that British soldiers were lions led by donkeys. This BBC article debunks the myths: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-25776836
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