Moby-Dick, Herman Melville’s albino whale
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1851 the novel Moby-Dick, by Herman Melville was published. The book flopped, and it... Read More
Annie Moore arrives at Ellis Island
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1954, Ellis Island, located in New York harbour, the gateway to America, closed... Read More
Andrew Carnegie returns to his roots
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1911 Andrew Carnegie formed his Carnegie Corporation for scholarly and charitable purposes. When... Read More
Charles de Gaulle felt like Joan of Arc
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1970 French soldier and statesman Charles de Gaulle died. Having served with distinction... Read More
Marie Curie died from radiation sickness
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1867 the Polish/French physicist and chemist Marie Curie was born. The only woman... Read More
Abraham Lincoln writes a poem
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected 16th president of the United States. In the... Read More
Guy Fawkes plots to blow up Parliament
To listen to this post, click here – On this day in 1605 the plot to blow up parliament and assassinate King James VI of... Read More