History Schmistory, June 24: Dance Dance Revolution!
Monday, June 24, 2024
1374Â –Â A sudden outbreak of St. John’s Dance caused people in the streets of Aachen, Germany, to experience hallucinations and begin to jump and twitch uncontrollably until they collapse from exhaustion.This phenomena, know as “Dancing Mania” spread throughout Europe over the next few decades.
And still continues to effect “victims” all over the world today…
History Schmistory, June 22: Hey! That’s My Bay!
Saturday, June 22, 2024
1611Â –Â Henry Hudson was set adrift in Hudson Bay by mutineers on his ship, the Discovery, & was never seen again.
Mwuahahahah!
History Schmistory, June 16: Wait, She Didn’t Die?
Sunday, June 16, 2024
1567 – Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned in Lochleven Castle prison in Scotland. While we had mentioned in a previous “History Schmistory” that Monty Python says Ms. Mary dies, we were on a mission to find the REAL story. Take that Monty!
In case you missed it, here’s another clip of Mr. Python’s take on the Q of S….
History Schmistory, June 14: It’s The Middle of the Night Mister!
Friday, June 14, 2024
1597Â –Â At 4:30 AM, Willem Barents left Novaya Zemlya for Netherlands. He wasn’t the best looking chap, mostly likely from limited beauty sleep.
Introducing Bill “the not so beautiful” Barents!
History Schmistory, June 13: Act One For Adriana.
Thursday, June 13, 2024
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: An (Orange) Juicy Love Story.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
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!
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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 10: Jail House Rock!
Monday, June 10, 2024
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
Friday, June 7, 2024
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!
GO THERE!
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Bran Castle is one of many great castles you can visit in Romania. This particular one, however, is usually referred to as “Dracula’s Castle”.
