A lovely little thought that my friend (a law student) shared with me recently...
Author: abbeylw
How do you use an ancient Egyptian doorbell?
Toot-and-come-in! (One of Terry Deary's many fabulously terrible Horrible Histories jokes)
Was the formation of the Boy Scouts primarily a matter of imperialism or citizenship?
Currently boasting a worldwide, mixed-gender membership of ‘over 31 million’[1], the Scout movement continues in its ability to create healthy, uniformed children. Perhaps it was the simple intention of Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the movement, to produce a branch of young citizens who were polite and helpful as well as being loyal to their king … Continue reading Was the formation of the Boy Scouts primarily a matter of imperialism or citizenship?
Why could the history teacher not go to the party?
Because he couldn't find a date!
Define and discuss the terms ‘race’ and ‘whiteness’ and comment on how they help us to analyse and understand white racism and the African American experience
Throughout history, people of different skin tones have consistently recognised, though perhaps not understood, the aesthetic difference between humans.[1] The process of ‘othering’ has been witnessed since as early as the first point of contact between races; this recognition of difference and subsequent allocation of worth, in the process of creating an Other, demonstrates the … Continue reading Define and discuss the terms ‘race’ and ‘whiteness’ and comment on how they help us to analyse and understand white racism and the African American experience
Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
At the bottom.
Why did the United States stay neutral in 1914 but decide to enter the First World War in 1917?
After maintaining neutrality for the first three years of the war, the United States decided to formally enter the First World War on 6th April 1917. Beginning their position with predictable, traditional neutrality when the war broke out in 1914, the United States evaded war in accordance with their long-running central theme in foreign policy, … Continue reading Why did the United States stay neutral in 1914 but decide to enter the First World War in 1917?
A Roman walks into a bar…
...holds up two fingers and says, "I'll have five beers please!"
Why does history matter?
History has been defined as ‘the study of past events, particularly in human affairs’[1]; this means that history is a unique discipline since it encompasses everything in its studies. Whether history matters in the grand scheme of things, however, is a concept that is somewhat relative: relative to current events, relative to political agenda and relative … Continue reading Why does history matter?
Open with a Joke
Why were the early ages of history called the Dark Ages? Because there were so many knights!
The Historian's Apprentice 