I wrote a history of panties. They have a long history.
A blog about history and true crime. Historical trivia and stories about true crime.
Monday, 6 November 2023
Mighty Girl
This is an interesting website for anyone interested in women's history https://www.amightygirl.com/blog
Electric Razor
On 6 November 1928, Jacob Schick patented the electric razor. Well done Jacob. Find out more in my history of washing.
Basketball
James Naismith the man who invented basketball was born on 6 November 1861. Learn more in my history of sports.
Saxophone
6 November is National Saxophone Day. Adolphe Sax the man who invented the saxophone was born on 6 November 1814. Read more in my history of musical instruments.
Sunday, 5 November 2023
Fruit Fool
By the end of the 16th century, people in England were eating fruit fool. (Its name has nothing to do with idiots. It is derived from the French word fouler, meaning to mash.) Read more in my history of desserts.