International Boys Day.

 16 May is International Boys Day. Happy International Boy's Day. 

Pierre Curie

 Pierre Curie was born on 15 May 1859. He was one of the greatest scientists of the late 19th century. https://localhistories.org/a-brief-biography-of-pierre-curie/

Mayday

 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/ 

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 However, the law was repealed in 1547.

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/

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