History Schistory, April 19: Drake sinks Armada
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
1587Â –Â Sir Frances Drake sails into Cadiz Spain & sinks Spanish fleet, which shifts the balance of power in the world away from Spain and toward England and France. How did he ever manage to sink such a huge car? Oh, wait, the car is named after the fleet, not the other way around. Â Got it!
History Schmistory, April 15: Kid Born in Vinci
Saturday, April 15, 2023
1452. Leonardo Da Vinci born out of wedlock in Vinci, Italy. Because he is illegitimate, he will need to find a trade, instead of becoming a government worker like his father.
Video Schmistory: January 15
Saturday, January 15, 2022
It’s a sticky wicket on this day in History. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od_klti_k-M]
