Welcome to May. It's probably named after Maia the Roman goddess who caused plants to grow. This is my history of Mayday: https://localhistories.org/a-brief-history-of-mayday/
Sunday, 1 May 2022
Thursday, 28 April 2022
Boiling
In England a law of 1531 allowed poisoners to be boiled alive. In 1532 a cook called Richard Roose was boiled alive and in 1542 a woman called Margaret Davy was boiled alive. However, the law was repealed in 1547.
Wednesday, 27 April 2022
Mary Wollstonecraft
Famous writer Mary Wollstonecraft was born on 27 April 1759. She is known for her book A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792). https://localhistories.org/a-brief-biography-of-mary-wollstonecraft/
Monday, 25 April 2022
Women in the 19th century
Six years ago I made this video about women in the 19th century https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVshvWQAxKo
Women in the Ancient World
Five years ago I made this video about women in the Ancient World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzEKaRrxduI
Saturday, 23 April 2022
St Georges Day
23 April is St George's Day. Cry God for Harry, England, and St George! https://localhistories.org/a-brief-history-of-st-georges-day/
Sunday, 17 April 2022
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