India Independence Day

 15 August is India Independence Day. This is my history of India. 

The last executions in Britain

On 13 August 1964, the last executions in Britain were carried out when Gwynne Evans and Peter Allen were hanged in separate prisons. The death sentence for murder was abolished for a trial period of 5 years in 1965. It was permanently abolished for murder in 1969.

A History of Women from Ancient Times to Today

 I wrote another book. I called it A History of Women From Ancient Times to Today. When I read about the history of women I was amazed at how many prominent women there were in the past, who are largely overlooked today. Many women philosophers, writers, mathematicians, scientists, artists and musicians were famous in their own day but have been largely overlooked today. In my book I try to redress the balance. It's available from Lulu Books. 

A Parade of Killers

 I wrote another book about true crime. I called it A Parade of Killers. 

Roma Holocaust Memorial Day

2 August is Roma Holocaust Memorial Day. The Nazis hated the Roma and they murdered hundreds of thousands of them. 

Witchcraft Law

 In England, the first law against witchcraft was passed in 1542. It was repealed in 1547 but was replaced by a new law in 1563. The first person in England to be executed for witchcraft was Agnes Waterhouse in 1566. Sadly, many other men and women followed.

The Aztec Eagles

 On 24 July 1944 about 300 Mexicans formed a squadron called the Aztec Eagles. They fought against Japan. Brazilian soldiers fought against Germany. Mexico and Brazil were the only Latin American countries to send armed forces to fight in the Second World War. 👏