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/
A blog about history and true crime. Historical trivia and stories about true crime.
Tuesday, 29 June 2021
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
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/
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