History Schmistory, April 21: I Founded Rome! No, I Founded Rome!
Monday, April 21, 2025
753 BCÂ –Â Romulus and Remus found Rome (traditional date). Also, first recorded Roman sibling rivalry. Â Their disagreement has to be settled by their mom, a she-wolf.
Da Vinci Birthday Week Continues!
Sunday, April 20, 2025
New Video! Get up close and personal with Mr. Da Vinci himself!
Ludicrous Latin: Semper ubi sububi in caput tuum
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Always wear underwear on your head!
History Schmistory April 20: Dracula author dies. Or does he?
Sunday, April 20, 2025
1912. Bram Stoker, British author of Dracula died. His last words were “Get me some o’ them ‘Twilight’ royalties….”
History Schmistory: April 19. Francis Drake Opens a Can o’ Whoop A**
Saturday, April 19, 2025
April 19. 1587: Francis Drake attacks the Spanish fleet while it’s moored in Cadiz harbour. Before firing, the Spanish ask if he has any Drake’s coffee cake. Drake fires on the Spanish instead.
Ludicrous Latin: Ad eundum quo nemo ante iit
Saturday, April 19, 2025
To boldly go where no man has gone before.
History Schistory, April 19: Drake sinks Armada
Saturday, April 19, 2025
1587Â –Â Sir Frances Drake sails into Cadiz Spain & sinks Spanish fleet, which shifts the balance of power in the world away from Spain and toward England and France. How did he ever manage to sink such a huge car? Oh, wait, the car is named after the fleet, not the other way around. Â Got it!
BrainBashers: Ancient Poetry, Yo!
Friday, April 18, 2025
Which is the Muse of Lyric Poetry?
a. Calliope
b. Clio
c. Erato
d. Euterpe
