1876: The first Gorilla arrives on British soil. Sings a few verses of “Rule, Britannia!”
‘Happy to be here?’
‘Gorilla’ by Matthias Appel,” CC BY
History Schmistory: June 21. Gorillas in the Fog.
Saturday, June 21, 2025
History Schmistory, June 21: Sun, You’re In Trouble!
Saturday, June 21, 2025
1633 – Galileo Galilei was forced by Inquisition to “abjure, curse, & detest” his Copernican heliocentric views (the view that the  planets revolve around the sun). I guess some people couldn’t handle the thought of not being in the spot light! However, Galileo can now relax & galiLAY out to enjoy the sun, which we now know, is the real star of the show!
Look who gets to say “I told you so!”
Ludicrous Latin: Sic faciunt omnes
Friday, June 20, 2025
Everyone is doing it.
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History Schmistory: June 20. Hide the Sausage.
Friday, June 20, 2025
1866 – Italy declares war on Austria. Austro-Prussian War begins. Many skip breakfast.
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History Schmistory, June 20: Holy Toledo!
Friday, June 20, 2025
1212Â –Â French & Spanish crusaders united against the Almohaden at Toledo–the city which now happens to be very famous for its swords. Most of the people that live there now must be pretty sharp!
‘Toledo’ by MartinPutz , CC BY-SA
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History Schmistory: June 19. Let’s Conquer These Turkeys!
Thursday, June 19, 2025
1097: Europeans capture Antioch. Crusaders enroll at University.
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History Schmistory, June 19: Louis Can Really Deliver!
Thursday, June 19, 2025
1464 – French King Louis XI formed The Postal Service aka Poste Royale. And yes, we are talking about the actual delivery system of mail, not the totally awesome alternative/rock band!
History Schmistory: June 18. Nice Treaty!
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
1538: Treaty of Nice: ends war between Emperor Charles V & King French I. Pillow fight ensues.
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History Schmistory: June 18th: Waterloo Sunset!
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
1815:  The Battle of Waterloo, Belgium. Napoleon and Wellington ‘duke’ it out (see what we did there) and along the way incidentally provide ABBA with the keys to stardom!
The British victory at Waterloo heralded the end of Napoleonic ascendancy in Europe after over ten years as Emperor of The French.
“Napoléon Bonaparte, 1798”
digital watercolor from painting by Édouard Detaille by Now Idonoa /CCBY
