by David West | Apr 24, 2025 | News
On the 24th of April, 1800, The U.S.A.’s Library of Congress was established. It is the largest library in the world, both in terms of shelf space and number of books. Situated in Washington, D.C., this monumental institution holds a special place in the hearts of...
by David West | Apr 23, 2025 | News
The 23rd of April is, of course, Saint George’s Day. It is also the day on which King Edward III founded the Order of the Garter, William Shakespeare’s birthday (1564), and, it is believed, the day he died (1616). On Saint George’s Day in 1516 the Munich...
by David West | Apr 22, 2025 | News
On the 22nd of April, 1529, the Treaty of Zaragoza divided the eastern hemisphere between Spain and Portugal. The Treaty of Zaragoza, also known as the Treaty of Saragossa, was a significant historical agreement between the kingdoms of Spain and Portugal. It resolved...
by David West | Apr 21, 2025 | News
On the 21st of April, 1918, Manfred Von Richthofen, “The Red Baron”, was shot down a killed. Manfred von Richthofen, also famously known as the Red Baron, was a legendary fighter pilot during World War I and is often considered the ace-of-aces of the war with 80...
by David West | Apr 20, 2025 | News
Richard Hillary was born on the 20th of April 1919. My favourite book is “The Last Enemy”, which he wrote after being shot down and badly burnt in his Spitfire, during the Battle of Britain. It was also Adolf Hitler’s birthday, but I’d rather write about Hillary. He...
