When did he live? Erik Weisz was born on March 24, 1874 in Budapest, Hungary. He died, named Harry Houdini, …
Charles Darwin
When did he live? Charles Darwin was born on 12 February 1809. He died on 19 April 1882. Listen Why …
The Interregnum
Britain has 11 years without a king after the execution of Charles I.
First African Slaves in North America
Slavery arrives in North America, where it will stay for centuries.
The Mayflower arrives in America
Settlers arrive in America from Europe.
Animal Farm
Author: George OrwellCountry: UKLanguage: EnglishPublished: 1945Read Summary Animal Farm is an allegoric novel, in that it has a secondary meaning …
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
When did he live? Isambard Kingdom Brunel was born on 9 April 1806. He died on 15 September 1859. Why …
Winston Churchill
When did he live? Winston Churchill was born on 30 November 1874. He died on 24 January 1965. Listen Why …
Top Ten Britons
In 2002, the British Public voted for the greatest Britons in history. This is the top ten: 1. Winston Churchill …
Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech
A famous speech captures America’s imagination and boosts the civil rights movement.