Ludicrous Latin: Non plaudite. Modo pecuniam jacite.
Friday, June 13, 2025
Don’t applaud. Just throw money.
History Schmistory: June 13. The Peasants are Revolting.
Friday, June 13, 2025
1381: The Peasants Revolt begins in England. Wat Tyler leads a crowd of peasants who spend two glorious days killing the Archbishop of Canterbury and drinking in London. Then Wat Tyler was killed and the revolt ended. They got to keep their swag.
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History Schmistory, June 13: Act One For Adriana.
Friday, June 13, 2025
1655Â –Â Adriana Nooseman-van de Bergh became the 1st actress in Amsterdam theater. That diva was never late for dress rehearsal!
You're nailing the happy/sad bipolar thing.
History Schmistory: June 12. Baaaad Blood.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
1667: The first successful blood transfusion: Jean-Baptiste Denys transfuses a fifteen year old boy with sheep’s blood.
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History Schmistory, June 12: An (Orange) Juicy Love Story.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
1575Â –Â William of Orange married Charlotte de Bourbon (a knock-out nun!). Things may not have worked out in his first two marriages, but I guess that’s why they say third time’s a charm!
His nickname is also William the Silent. Anyone know why?
Featured Video: Ken Jennings. Maphead. MarcoNaut!
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Hey MarcoNauts! Check out this exclusive interview Marco had with MANY time Jeopardy winner, Ken Jennings!
Ken-clips will be featured here all week!
History Schmistory: June 11. Hank 8 gets Hitched.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
1509: Henry VIII marries Catherine of Aragon, wife number one. Guests who attend five subsequent weddings begin buying gifts in bulk at Costco.
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History Schmistory, June 10: Jail House Rock!
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
1540Â –Â Thomas Cromwell was arrested in Westminister. It’s safe to say his day probably went south from there. At least little bit.
Where did Crom go wrong?
History Schmistory, June 7: An ImPORTant Day in the Netherlands
Saturday, June 7, 2025
1340Â –Â Count Willem IV of Holland founded the “Gateway to Europe” also know as the city of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. It has the largest port in all of Europe–whatcha think a’boat that?
This place is ship shape!
Ludicrous Latin: Fac me cocleario vomere
Friday, June 6, 2025
Gag me with a spoon!
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