History Schmistory: February 6. Let Us Ride the Rails!
Thursday, February 6, 2025
February 6, 1815. The US says yes to laying the tracks!
History Schmistory: February 4. Sibling Rivalry!
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
February 4, 211. Roman Emperor, Septimius Severus dies without choosing an heir.
History Schmistory: February 3. Quite a Tunnel!
Monday, February 3, 2025
February 3, 1918. Twin Peaks streetcar tunnel opens in San Francisco.
History Schmistory: February 1. Words, Words, Words!
Saturday, February 1, 2025
February 1, 1884. Dictionary: Part One!
ALL NEW History Schmistory: January 6. Kerrigan Clubbed!
Monday, January 6, 2025
January 6, 1994. Nancy Kerrigan is clubbed on the knee before a competition.
History Schmistory: June 18th: Waterloo Sunset!
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
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
History Schmistory: January 30. Hi-yo, Silver!
Sunday, January 30, 2022
January 30, 1933. Lone Ranger radio show debuts!
Howdy partner!
History Schmistory: January 28. A Brick is Born!
Friday, January 28, 2022
January 28, 1958. Lego patents its signature brick.
History Schmistory: January 27. Telegrams Stop.
Thursday, January 27, 2022
January 27, 2006. Western Union discontinues telegram services. Finally.
History Schmistory: January 26. ROCK!
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
January 26, 1905. History’s largest diamond discovered!
