Historical

The Ditton Junction rail crash, 1912
On 17th September 1912, a late afternoon express train, packed with holidaymakers returning to Liverpool from Chester, left the rails just to the east of Ditton Junction railway station and crashed into the brickwork of the bridge that carried Hale Road over the railway. Thirteen passengers were killed, although a horse had a very lucky escape.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
US Capitol Wasn’t the Only Legislative Invasion -There Were Others
Most democracies have survived through the tough years of disagreements through dialogues. But when the authoritative powers try taking over free speech and disregarding the opinion of others, a whirlwind of horrendous events broke in history. Among many such events, legislative invasions were a commonly seen page in history.
By Ashfia A.5 years ago in FYI
Lê Phổ
Vietnamese workmanship has verifiably been less addressed in the worldwide craftsmanship market than other Southeast Asian nations. Notwithstanding, crafted by twentieth century craftsman Lê Phổ has reliably shown a solid presence in both private assortments and at sell off. Lê Phổ was among the principal specialists to substantially interface Western Impressionism with old style Vietnamese themes and is today associated with his lavish compositions of blossoms.
By Jenna Miller5 years ago in FYI
What is Krav Maga?. Top Story - April 2021.
Picture the scene: A lonely candle burning on the bedside table. Its flame casting a dim orange glow, barely strong enough to illuminate the single-roomed abode.
By Ryan J5 years ago in FYI
The Yin to Saint Nicholas' Yang
I love Marvel movies. I don't think that the boys and I have missed one. They linked to some of my favorite memories. The four of us planning a trip to the movie theaters- the popcorn, candy, the arguments over seating arrangements, the LONG discussions afterward on the Marvel movie's whole plot and how it ties into the others. Will there be a part 2? I am a big fan of Doctor Strange- my kids not so much. But, by far- I loved the Thor movies. And Loki was my favorite character. I don't know why. He was always trying to get the upper hand, he was not a good person, but he was funny! What I didn't know was that the whole movie is base on Norse mythology.
By Rose Loren Geer-Robbins5 years ago in FYI
Madame Alexander Dolls
Dolls remain a popular collectible category, with top-notch antique, antique, and contemporary examples topping the wish lists of enthusiasts around the world. Every July, the United Federation of Doll Clubs (UFDC), a 5013C organization at the forefront of doll research, education, conservation and appreciation, holds its annual convention. This gathering attracts attendees from all continents and is considered the most important annual event in the world of doll collecting. This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, this celebration will be held online July 22-24 to keep everyone safe and healthy.
By Jacob Walker5 years ago in FYI
Loki
Loki is one of the most notorious beings of Norse mythology, and subsequent modern story lines, but he gets a bad rap as a delinquent and intentional troublemaker. In truth he is the kid in the neighborhood that has a less than favorable home life so other households unofficially adopt him. For Loki that means he's the son of a giant who the gods and goddesses of Asgard tolerate because of the boys will be boy’s mentality. The legends of Ragnarok state that Loki will be part of the opposing force against the Aesir, which makes people think that he is a villain. It's important to look deeper though because the Aesir sealed their own fate when it comes to Loki being a villain.
By Courtney Seever5 years ago in FYI
The Medieval Era
So many of us faintly remember this period of time from our school days. We learnt the names and dates of Kings and Queens for our history exams, and found the ‘info’ comes in handy for the odd pub quiz. For me personally, being so interested and fascinated by history, I couldn’t wait to start this Era --- but where to start? When I got out my history books, this time in history seemed endless --- but I found myself reading for hours --- my husband has never seen me so quiet!
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff5 years ago in FYI
If this, then that
If you are in any way someone like me, who’s always living in the clouds, creating my own ideas, obsessed with the unknown, thirsty for history and it’s knowledge, and wondering if conspiracy theories are a thing, then these suggestions are suited for you.
By Raquel Soriano5 years ago in FYI
Can Destroying a Work of Art Ever be Justifiable?
A work of art can offend for one reason or another, but is there ever a good reason for destroying one? Destroying works of art
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
The Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588
The defeat of the Spanish Armada was one of the great turning points of English history. Before, there was a real possibility that England could suffer another “1066” and be conquered by a foreign power. Afterwards, Queen Elizabeth I enjoyed security on her throne and England was set to become a major world power and the champion of Protestantism in Europe.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
The End of the Romanovs
The details of how the Russian royal family met its end in 1918 are reasonably well known. However, the mystery of what happened after the event has only been resolved relatively recently.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI