Historical

THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR AND THE TEMPLE CHURCH LONDON
From the Crusades, the turmoil of the Reformation, World War II air raids and 20th century revamps, Temple Church is one of London’s most significant churches. The Church is among the most stunning oldest churches in London. It can be found between Fleet Street and the River Thames. It was constructed by the Knights Templar to house their English HQ.
By Paul Asling5 years ago in FYI
The U.S. Is Teeming With Abandoned Theaters
The United States may be young compared to other countries in the world, but it does not mean there are no remains from the ancestors before us. From sinister ghost towns to glamorous 1920s chateaus, American history is full of varying cultural skeletons and remnants telling the stories of civilians that differed from decade to decade. One common type of abandoned building that has been left behind in various cities is that of old theatres. As television and other digital forms of entertainment grew in popularity, the live performances that kept classic theatres running began to decline in popularity. Eventually, many of these theatres closed their doors, leaving these once-loved buildings dark and vacant.
By Ahmad Pelzer5 years ago in FYI
WHITE BRITISH SLAVES
The song Rule Britannia proclaims, Britons never will be slaves. But, there was a time when many Britons were made slaves. For over two hundred and fifty years, the coastline of southwest England was at the mercy of the Barbary pirates from North Africa.
By Paul Asling5 years ago in FYI
National Girl Child Day Theme, History, Quotes, Significance
National Girl Child Day: There was a time when girls were discriminated against in society. The National Girl Child Day has changed the scenario and because of this now, there is women empowerment. In every profession girls have made a presence. This year, the Ministry of Women and Child Development celebrates the National Girl Child Day 2022 in the backdrop of 75 years of Indian Independence – Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The event highlights the following:
By SA News Channel5 years ago in FYI
THE OLDEST HOUSE IN THE CITY OF LONDON
41-42 Cloth Fair (pictured second to left) is perhaps the oldest private home in the City of London, but its exterior gives scarce clues to its intriguing and ancient heritage. There looks to be nothing notable about the four-bedroom house, but incredibly it was built over four hundred years ago in 1614, making it the oldest house in the City of London.
By Paul Asling5 years ago in FYI
Egyptians Accomplished A Feat Almost 5,000 Years Ago Building The Great Pyramid At Giza That We Can't Recreate Today
Some mysteries will plague humanity until the end of time as experts, scientists, and historians continue to hunt for the answers of what if, and how did this happen. One of those mysteries surrounds The Great Pyramid Of Giza, how it was built and was there an advanced civilization that aided the Egyptians.
By Jason Morton5 years ago in FYI
"At long last I am able to say a few words of my own"
He put his love for a woman before his duty to the throne, being the only King of England to abdicate willingly. He was much loved by the people, a real ‘playboy’, yet he had a serious side that few saw. His father was demanding and short tempered and harshly criticized his eldest son. This eldest son was also a style icon. He was Edward VIII.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff5 years ago in FYI
Subhash Chandra Bose Birthday 2022: Know About The Netaji Jayanti Which Is Celebrated As Parakram Diwas
Subhash Chandra Bose Birthday: Highlights The birth anniversary of Subhash Chandra Bose is celebrated as Parakram Diwas on January 23 every year. On the 125th Birth Anniversary The Government of India decided to celebrate this day as Parakram Diwas from 2021. He was born on January 23, 1897 in Cuttack, Orissa. Subhash Chandra Bose also served as congress president from 1938 to 1939. The Azad Hind Fauj was established to fight the Britishers. Subhash Chandra Bose was known for his courage, leadership skills and extraordinary oratorical skills.
By SA News Channel5 years ago in FYI
THE NORTH CRAY MEDIEVAL HOUSE
The Medieval Hall House was re-discovered at North Cray in the 1960s when they were building a dual carriageway. The North Cray medieval house is a typical medieval house. The timbers were painted red, following evidence that this was done when the house was originally built. Built-in the 15th century, the house was disassembled and re-erected at the Weald & Downland Living Museum just outside Chichester in West Sussex. Located in the museum are many historic buildings set in over forty acres of the beautiful South Downs. The buildings from a time period extending from Anglo-Saxon to Edwardian times, approximately 950 AD to 1910 AD.
By Paul Asling5 years ago in FYI
MARRIAGE AND SEX IN THE MIDDLE AGES
The prose of the Middle Ages is filled with praise and disapproval of marriage, and a heavy dose of cynicism we see today. In Medieval times, marriage differed from today. Women didn’t have a choice who they would marry and, most of the time, women didn’t even know the man before they wed.
By Paul Asling5 years ago in FYI
THE WW1 ZEPPELIN AND THE HIDDEN 13th CENTURY ARCH AND A TUDOR FACADE
Standing at the entrance to one of London’s oldest churches lies St Bartholomew’s gatehouse, a rare survivor of Tudor London. Located on West Smithfield, not far from St Bart’s Hospital, is the St Bartholomew’s Gatehouse. Crammed between a French bistro and a red brick Georgian-style structure, the slender gatehouse encompasses a 13th-century arch, topped by a two-storey, 16th century Tudor building. The gatehouse guards, St Bartholomew-the-Great, which was an Augustinian priory.
By Paul Asling5 years ago in FYI
Catherine Howard: the worst Valentine’s EVER, Tudor style.
One could actually say “almost” the worst Valentine's of all time. Not because the ill-fated teenage Queen didn’t get the worst Valentine’s gift ever (she absolutely takes the cake) but because the poor thing didn’t even make it to the actual date: she was beheaded on February 13th, precisely 500 years ago.
By SissiMM9995 years ago in FYI