Jack BST
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History facts and other information mainly.
History fact #8
In the 1500s, most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May and still smelled relatively good by June. However, they were starting to smell a bit more then expected sometimes, so brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide their body odor.
In the 1500s, most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May and still smelled relatively good by June. However, they were starting to smell a bit more then expected sometimes, so brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide their body odor.
May 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
History fact #8
In the 1500s, most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May and still smelled relatively good by June. However, they were starting to smell a bit more then expected sometimes, so brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide their body odor.
In the 1500s, most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May and still smelled relatively good by June. However, they were starting to smell a bit more then expected sometimes, so brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide their body odor.
History fact #7
During the Salem witch trials, the accused witches during this time weren’t actually burned at the stake. The majority were jailed, and some were hanged. But none of the 2,000 people accused ever got burned alive.
During the Salem witch trials, the accused witches during this time weren’t actually burned at the stake. The majority were jailed, and some were hanged. But none of the 2,000 people accused ever got burned alive.
April 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
History fact #7
During the Salem witch trials, the accused witches during this time weren’t actually burned at the stake. The majority were jailed, and some were hanged. But none of the 2,000 people accused ever got burned alive.
During the Salem witch trials, the accused witches during this time weren’t actually burned at the stake. The majority were jailed, and some were hanged. But none of the 2,000 people accused ever got burned alive.
History fact #6
King Athelstan is widely regarded as the first king of all England, he was the grandson of Alfred the great, and the son of Edward the elder. Athelstan was a good king, he helped the poor and passed laws to make the kingdom safer, he was also known for his piety.
King Athelstan is widely regarded as the first king of all England, he was the grandson of Alfred the great, and the son of Edward the elder. Athelstan was a good king, he helped the poor and passed laws to make the kingdom safer, he was also known for his piety.
March 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
History fact #6
King Athelstan is widely regarded as the first king of all England, he was the grandson of Alfred the great, and the son of Edward the elder. Athelstan was a good king, he helped the poor and passed laws to make the kingdom safer, he was also known for his piety.
King Athelstan is widely regarded as the first king of all England, he was the grandson of Alfred the great, and the son of Edward the elder. Athelstan was a good king, he helped the poor and passed laws to make the kingdom safer, he was also known for his piety.
History fact #4 PT2
Labour shortages during this time led to an increase in wages for workers and the feudal system was weakened.
During the Black Death people believed in the miasma theory, where “bad air” was the cause of disease. This led to doctors wearing masks filled with aromatic herbs.
Labour shortages during this time led to an increase in wages for workers and the feudal system was weakened.
During the Black Death people believed in the miasma theory, where “bad air” was the cause of disease. This led to doctors wearing masks filled with aromatic herbs.
March 21, 2025 at 6:12 PM
History fact #4 PT2
Labour shortages during this time led to an increase in wages for workers and the feudal system was weakened.
During the Black Death people believed in the miasma theory, where “bad air” was the cause of disease. This led to doctors wearing masks filled with aromatic herbs.
Labour shortages during this time led to an increase in wages for workers and the feudal system was weakened.
During the Black Death people believed in the miasma theory, where “bad air” was the cause of disease. This led to doctors wearing masks filled with aromatic herbs.
History fact #4
The Black Death swept through Europe in 1347 and 1351 and killed an estimated 30-60% of the continent’s population.
Originating in Asia the the plague was carried to Europe through trade routes, particularly through fleas and rats aboard merchant ships. PT1
The Black Death swept through Europe in 1347 and 1351 and killed an estimated 30-60% of the continent’s population.
Originating in Asia the the plague was carried to Europe through trade routes, particularly through fleas and rats aboard merchant ships. PT1
March 21, 2025 at 6:12 PM
History fact #4
The Black Death swept through Europe in 1347 and 1351 and killed an estimated 30-60% of the continent’s population.
Originating in Asia the the plague was carried to Europe through trade routes, particularly through fleas and rats aboard merchant ships. PT1
The Black Death swept through Europe in 1347 and 1351 and killed an estimated 30-60% of the continent’s population.
Originating in Asia the the plague was carried to Europe through trade routes, particularly through fleas and rats aboard merchant ships. PT1
History fact #3
Continuing with the World War One theme, over half the men killed in World War One were killed by artillery, some estimate this figure to be closer to 75%.
Additionally, a trained crew could fire three 100 pound shells per minute at a distance of 12,500 yards. Truly brutal.
Continuing with the World War One theme, over half the men killed in World War One were killed by artillery, some estimate this figure to be closer to 75%.
Additionally, a trained crew could fire three 100 pound shells per minute at a distance of 12,500 yards. Truly brutal.
March 20, 2025 at 10:26 PM
History fact #3
Continuing with the World War One theme, over half the men killed in World War One were killed by artillery, some estimate this figure to be closer to 75%.
Additionally, a trained crew could fire three 100 pound shells per minute at a distance of 12,500 yards. Truly brutal.
Continuing with the World War One theme, over half the men killed in World War One were killed by artillery, some estimate this figure to be closer to 75%.
Additionally, a trained crew could fire three 100 pound shells per minute at a distance of 12,500 yards. Truly brutal.
History Fact #2.
The longest battle in WW1 was the battle of Verdun, this battle lasted over 300 days between France and Germany, and in the first eight hours of fighting Germany fired over two million shells.
Ultimately ending in a French Victory, there were over 300,000 dead in the aftermath.
The longest battle in WW1 was the battle of Verdun, this battle lasted over 300 days between France and Germany, and in the first eight hours of fighting Germany fired over two million shells.
Ultimately ending in a French Victory, there were over 300,000 dead in the aftermath.
March 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
History Fact #2.
The longest battle in WW1 was the battle of Verdun, this battle lasted over 300 days between France and Germany, and in the first eight hours of fighting Germany fired over two million shells.
Ultimately ending in a French Victory, there were over 300,000 dead in the aftermath.
The longest battle in WW1 was the battle of Verdun, this battle lasted over 300 days between France and Germany, and in the first eight hours of fighting Germany fired over two million shells.
Ultimately ending in a French Victory, there were over 300,000 dead in the aftermath.
Picture I took of the sunset yesterday.
March 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Picture I took of the sunset yesterday.
306 of them lay dead before they even breached the walls.. Now the cowards retreat back into their own lands.
March 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
306 of them lay dead before they even breached the walls.. Now the cowards retreat back into their own lands.
William Cobbett was a popular journalist and politician in the early 19th century in England, and was a champion for traditional rural England against the changes wrought by the Industrial Revolution.
His main goal was to raise wages, restrain foreign activity and ease poverty among farm labourers
His main goal was to raise wages, restrain foreign activity and ease poverty among farm labourers
March 18, 2025 at 10:45 AM
William Cobbett was a popular journalist and politician in the early 19th century in England, and was a champion for traditional rural England against the changes wrought by the Industrial Revolution.
His main goal was to raise wages, restrain foreign activity and ease poverty among farm labourers
His main goal was to raise wages, restrain foreign activity and ease poverty among farm labourers