by David West | Jun 18, 2025 | News
On the 18th of June, 1858, Charles Darwin received a paper from Alfred Russell Wallace which prompted Darwin to publish his own theory on evolution. In the grand tapestry of scientific history, certain figures stand prominently, commanding widespread recognition....
by David West | Jun 17, 2025 | News
On the 17th of June, 1579, Sir Francis Drake claimed a land which he called “Nova Albion” for England. We now know it as California. I owe a great debt to Drake, since it was in reading the biography of him by George Malcolm Thomson that I discovered the exploits of...
by David West | Jun 16, 2025 | News
On the 16th of June, 1904, James Joyce began a relationship with Nora Barnacle. He used this date to set the timeline for his novel Ulysses. The day is now known as Bloomsday. I suppose you could say it was a factor in his inspiration. James Joyce, an eminent Irish...
by David West | Jun 15, 2025 | News
On the 15th of June, 1215, King John put his seal to Magna Carta. The Magna Carta, often heralded as a pioneering document in the development of constitutional governance, holds a significant place in history. It marked the commencement of a shift in the balance of...
by David West | Jun 14, 2025 | News
On the 14th of June, 1822, Charles Babbage proposed a difference engine in a paper to the Royal Astronomical Society. Born on 26 December 1791 in London, Babbage was the son of a wealthy banker, Benjamin Babbage. His early education was somewhat sporadic due to health...
