Historical
The Fashion Of Elizabeth I
When she was a child, after her mother had been beheaded and the little Princess declared illegitimate, Lady Margaret Bryan (who was looking after Elizabeth) wrote to Thomas Cromwell: “Would the King deign to send his daughter new clothes? She had outgrown everything in the closets. She has neither gown nor kirtle nor petticoat nor linen for smock”. When Elizabeth I was Queen, she had over 2,000 gowns in her Royal Wardrobe. It is no wonder that “Fashion” became important to “Good Queen Bess”!
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in FYI
Johnson Ends Up Bottom Of Tory Poll in Popularity.
A poll commissioned by a Conservative website asked who could replace Boris Johnson. Liz Truss slotted in as third preference where as Rishi Sunak would appear to be out of the running. Mr Sunak once touted as Boris' heir apparent is now unpopular in the party. Mr Sunak has come unstuck because of his financial assets and also his marriage to Akshata Murthy. Liz Truss the current Foreign Minister imagines herself to be another Margaret Thatcher. However, Ms Truss though popular only managed to get into third postion.
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in FYI
Georgian fashion
The Georgian Era had one of the most beautiful “fashions” of any Era, but it was also a very ‘impractical’ fashion. For the rich, upper-classes, the materials were lavish and the colours were ‘rich’, but women could only (just about) sit down in these exquisite dresses. This Century was known for its “Opulence”, with elaborate wigs, rich embroidery and (very) full skirts. The rich showed off their wealth through their clothes, and this applied to men as much as it did to women. The working-classes wore similar clothes, but they were not so rich in colour or material, and they owned fewer clothes, wearing more ‘practical’ clothes for working in.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in FYI
Boris Pushes Ahead With Ditching Parts Or All Of The Northern Ireland Protocol He Agreed With The European Union.
The idea of changing parts of the Northern Ireland protocol is controversial. The Protocol is part of the Brexit agreement as signed by the UK and EU in 2019.
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in FYI
Ray Mirra polite and soft-hearted person.
The man known as Ray Mirra Jr was an irrefutable case study that proves that entrepreneurs who focus their attention on providing aid to those in need can be successful. In fact, these types of individuals are highly respected in society. Ray Mirra Sr was recognized by the public primarily because of his assistance to charity organizations and his charitable actions. He is also regarded by most in the area as a great philanthropist and one who always helps others with donations and charities. Ray Mirra was a successful businessman and entrepreneur in Philadelphia, USA. He made millions by launching several businesses in the area and seemingly contributed a lot to charity organizations in the city.
By Ray Mirra Online4 years ago in FYI
50 Smartest Persons In The World
WHO IS THE WORLD'S SMARTEST PERSON? There are undoubtedly a lot of deserving candidates. Today, the word "Einstein" itself denotes genius. Stephen Hawking may be mentioned by others. Those who enjoy both literature and music can choose Ludwig van Beethoven or William Shakespeare. Benjamin Franklin may be suggested by historians.
By Falak Shoukat4 years ago in FYI
The story of Great Gautama Buddha and teachings
The Birth of Gautama and early life : Siddhartha Gautama, often known as the Buddha, was born in a tiny kingdom at the base of the Himalayas about 567 BCE. His father was the Shakya clan's head. The brahmins allegedly foretold that he would either become a world emperor or a renowned sage twelve years before his birth. His father held him within the walls of the palace to keep him from becoming an ascetic. Having been protected from the outside world, amused by dancing girls, educated by brahmins, and taught in archery, swordsmanship, wrestling, swimming, and running, Gautama grew up in opulent royal comfort. When he reached marriageable age, he wed Gopa, who had a son. He had everything, as we may say today.However, it was insufficient. Something lured him outside the castle walls, something as tenacious as his own shadow. He came across three uncomplicated things there in Kapilavastu's streets: a sick man, an elderly guy, and a body being brought to the cremation grounds. Nothing in his carefree existence had adequately prepared him for this situation. He was unable to sleep after learning that everyone is susceptible to illness, ageing, and death from his charioteer.
By Ankit Malik4 years ago in FYI
The Original Joe Miller's Joke Book Has Been Unearthed - Is It Still Funny?
Any comedian worth their salt has heard the one about Joe Miller's Joke Book. It's an apocryphal tale, in which a stage actor named Joe Miller, a contemporary of William Shakespeare, compiled the first book of 12 jokes (then called "jests") and it became his lasting legacy.
By Reid Moore4 years ago in FYI
The source of the Black Death has been discovered.
Between the years 1346 and 1353, Europe saw the Black Death, the largest epidemic in recorded history, which was brought on by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. Despite the pandemic's profound effects on society and the population, its origins have long been a mystery. Researchers from the University of Stirling in the United Kingdom, the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, the University of Tübingen in Germany, and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig have now obtained and studied ancient Y. pestis genomes that pinpoint the pandemic's origins to Central Asia.A merchant ship carrying commodities from the Black Sea realms of the Golden Horde brought disease to the Mediterranean for the first time in 1347. After then, the illness spread over Europe, the Middle East, and northern Africa, killing up to 60% of people in what is now known as the Black Death. The so-called Second Plague Pandemic, which lasted until the early 19th century, sprang from this first wave and lasted for 500 years.Long-standing controversy surrounds the causes of the Second Plague Pandemic. One of the most well-liked ideas was that China, namely, in East Asia, was the source. Contrarily, the only archeological discoveries that have been made until date are from Central Asia, namely from a region called Kyrgyzstan that is adjacent to Lake Issyk Kul. These discoveries source in China, a country in East Asia. Directly in opposition, the only archaeological discoveries that have been made to date are from Central Asia, namely from the area around Lake Issyk Kul in what is now Kyrgyzstan. These findings demonstrate how a small commercial community was completely destroyed in 1338 and 1339 by an epidemic. In particular, tombstones found during excavations conducted over 140 years ago indicated that people perished during those years as a result of an unidentified pandemic or "pestilence." The significance of the Syriac-inscribed tombstones to Europe's Black Death has been a source of debate among academics ever since their initial discovery.
By Georgi ILY4 years ago in FYI
The biggest discovery inside an Iceberg; no one could believe it.
This incredible story happened in Greenland, read until the end and see how impressive this discovery in the ice is. Amazing how long this creature had been trapped, frozen in ice, before it was found by amateur explorer and scientist Mark. He knew this could be a once-in-a-lifetime discovery and he couldn't wait to get her out of her "icy prison". Thought the Scientist and Discoverer...
By Georgenes Medeiros4 years ago in FYI
Today's Lesson is Life in the Tudor Era
Good morning, today we will be looking at life in the Tudor Era. The Tudor Dynasty was in power from 1485 Henry VII) to 1603 (Elizabeth I) and it followed the Wars of the Roses. The National Religion was ‘changed’ and some of the literature is still read today, hundreds of years later. The diaries of those who could read and write have been handed down to us in today’s Century, so that we can learn about the daily lives of the Tudors.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in FYI
