On 10 October 1903, Emmeline Pankhurst founded the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) in Britain. The members were called Suffragettes. They agitated for women's right to vote by carrying out acts of arson and vandalism and by planting bombs. 💣
A blog about history and true crime. Historical trivia and stories about true crime.
Thursday, 10 October 2024
Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Spartacus
The film Spartacus was released on 6 October 1960. Of course, it was mostly fiction. The film is famous for a rousing scene in which everyone says 'I'm Spartacus'. In fact, Spartacus was killed in battle.
Sunday, 29 September 2024
Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Wednesday, 11 September 2024
The man who invented windshield wipers
The first windshield wipers were invented by a man in 1896 https://www.6thgearautomotive.com/2022/03/29/history-of-the-windshield-wiper-the-early-inventors/
Monday, 9 September 2024
Corporal Punishment Reforming the Law
This is an interesting article by Raymond Arthur: Corporal Punishment Reforming the Law in Britain and Ireland
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