Lise Meitner

 The great Austrian-Swedish physicist Lise Meitner was born on 7 November 1878. We don't hear much about her but she made many important contributions to science. She even has an element, meitnerium named after her.

Sherborne

 I wrote a history of the small but charming town of Sherborne 

The Tomb of Tutankhamun

 On 4 November 1922 archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun. When you read about Tutankhamun you inevitably hear mumbo jumbo about curses. In fact, most of those involved in excavating the tomb lived for a long time afterward and died in old age. Indeed their average age at death was slightly longer than the average lifespan for the time. It seems that Ancient Egyptian curses are good for your health. 

20th century women

 Six years ago I made this video about women in the 20th century https://youtu.be/MlnOZNhGQ7A

Happy Halloween

 This is my history of Halloween Happy Halloween

Jonas Salk

 Jonas Salk the man who invented a polio vaccine was born on 28 October 1914. His invention saved many people from a terrible disease.

Isaac Singer

 Isaac Singer was born on 27 October 1811. He didn't actually invent the sewing machine but he made the first practical version. It was a huge success. https://localhistories.org/a-history-of-clothes/