Bolivian Independence Day

 Bolivia declared its independence from Spain on 6 August 1825

Shanghai

 I wrote a brief history of the great Chinese city of Shanghai 

Facts About the Month of August

 An interesting article Facts About the Month of August 

Beatrix Potter

 Famous writer Beatrix Potter was born on 28 July 1866 

Women Photographers

 Women photographers have a long history. This is an interesting article about women photographers of the 19th century and early 20th century.

International Chess Day

 20 July is International Chess Day ♛

The Mary Rose

 On 19 July 1545, Henry VIII's warship Mary Rose sank https://localhistories.org/the-mary-rose/