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History Schmistory: July 8. Swedish Conquest.
Friday, July 8, 2011
1709: The Battle of Poltava; Peter the Great’s Russia defeats Sweden. Demands meatballs for everyone.
History Schmistory: July 7. Null and Void
Thursday, July 7, 2011
1456: 25 years after her fiery execution, A nullification trial acquits Joan of Arc of heresy. Attempts to rehydrate her ashes were futile.
History Schmistory: July 6. Crown Me, Please.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
1483: Richard III is crowned King of England. Most had a HUNCH this would happen. Eh? Eh?
History Schmistory: July 5. Easy there, Turbo!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
1865: The world’s first speed limit for cars is introduced in Britain: 2mph in town, 4mph in country. Families of sheep in the country are outraged by the disparity.
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History Schmistory: July 4. Happy Birthday, USA!
Monday, July 4, 2011
1776: United States declares independence from Great Britain, and starts drinking more coffee.
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History Schmistory: July 3. Not So Magnifico
Sunday, July 3, 2011
1642: Marie de Medici dies. Probably spent a little too much time in the House of Bourbon.
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History Schmistory: July 2. Good Times, Bad Times
Saturday, July 2, 2011
1900: The first ‘Zeppelin’ is flown. Contrary to popular belief, it was not made of ‘Led’.
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History Schmistory: July 1.
Friday, July 1, 2011
1659: The Union of Lublin; Poland and Lithuania unite… decoratively.
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History Schmistory: June 16. Holland Fashion Police Go Berserk!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
1784: Holland forbids orange clothes. Would have been great if they’d kept the rule.
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