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 9. Debate cut off.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
1815: The Congress of Vienna, called to remake Europe after the fall of Napolean, closes. Members celebrated by waltzing and eating those long cookies and little sausages served in tin cans. Weird. 
History Schmistory: June 10. A soggy and boring rivalry begins!
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
1829: The first Oxford versus Cambridge University boat race; it is still held annually for fans who find cricket too exciting.
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