History Schmistory: April 22. Bastille Construction Begins
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
1370: Construction of the Bastille begins. Plans to build a big play toy in the back are never completed.
History Schmistory: April 21. Rome Founded.
Monday, April 21, 2025
753 BCE. The legendary date of the foundation of Rome. Legend has it that Romulus turned to Remus and said “Good food, great night life. How ’bout here?”
History Schmistory, April 21: I Founded Rome! No, I Founded Rome!
Monday, April 21, 2025
753 BCÂ –Â Romulus and Remus found Rome (traditional date). Also, first recorded Roman sibling rivalry. Â Their disagreement has to be settled by their mom, a she-wolf.
Da Vinci Birthday Week Continues!
Sunday, April 20, 2025
New Video! Get up close and personal with Mr. Da Vinci himself!
Ludicrous Latin: Semper ubi sububi in caput tuum
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Always wear underwear on your head!
History Schmistory April 20: Dracula author dies. Or does he?
Sunday, April 20, 2025
1912. Bram Stoker, British author of Dracula died. His last words were “Get me some o’ them ‘Twilight’ royalties….”
History Schmistory: April 19. Francis Drake Opens a Can o’ Whoop A**
Saturday, April 19, 2025
April 19. 1587: Francis Drake attacks the Spanish fleet while it’s moored in Cadiz harbour. Before firing, the Spanish ask if he has any Drake’s coffee cake. Drake fires on the Spanish instead.
Ludicrous Latin: Ad eundum quo nemo ante iit
Saturday, April 19, 2025
To boldly go where no man has gone before.
