The Zanj Rebellion

 In the 9th century there were large numbers of black African slaves in Iraq. They were called Zanj. In 869 they rebelled. The Zanj rebellion lasted until 1883.

Merry Christmas 2025

 A Merry Christmas to all my readers 

Afghanistan History

 I wrote a brief history of Afghanistan

A video about Derek Bentley

 I found a very good video about Derek Bentley. That unfortunate man was hanged in 1953 and he was pardoned in 1958. It was a terrible injustice.  

Florence Ransom

I found out by accident that in 1940, a woman called Florence Ransom shot and killed 3 women. She was convicted of murder and sentenced to death, but a medical examination found she was insane and she was sent to an asylum. She spent 26 years there.

The History of Glass

I found a very good video about the history of glass. It's something we usually take for granted but glass has a fascinating history. 

Portsmouth Natural History Museum

 Portsmouth Natural History Museum is a very good one. I recommend it.