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January 30, 2013
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History Trivia
January 30
1077 Pope Gregory VII pardoned German emperor Henry IV.
1487 Bell chimes were invented. 1522 Duke of Albany took captured French back to Scotland.
1648 Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster and Osnabrück was signed, which ended the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain.
1649 King Charles I of England was beheaded.
1661 Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England was ritually executed two years after his death, on the anniversary of the execution of the monarch he himself deposed.
Booksessed: Review: Chu's Day by Neil Gaiman
Booksessed: Review: Chu's Day by Neil Gaiman: Book: Chu's Day by Neil Gaiman, Illustrated by Adam Rex Published by HarperCollins; January 8, 2013 32 pages Format: Hardcover Genr...
The Briton and the Dane Concordia by Mary Ann Bernal Amazon Review
History brought to life, 29 Jan 2013 By TribalchickThis review is from: The Briton and the Dane: Concordia (Paperback)
This is the first of Mary Ann Bernal's novels I've read but it won't be the last! I enjoy historical fiction but don't want to be bombarded with facts at the expense of a good story so, I'm delighted to say, the author did not disappoint.
Concordia, a wilful, spoilt young girl, brought up close to the court of King Alfred during the late 9th century, has her heart stolen by an exotic, foreign dignatory before he returns to his homeland. Her infatuation and naievity take her on a journey, by boat, to Europe and beyond. The scenes are beautifully set to stage battles, voyages and royal courts and the reader sees through Concordia's eyes the violent, often uncivilised times she lives in, as well as the honour, gallantry and bravery of many of the characters. Part of me wanted to see Concordia's journey from naievity and innocence to maturity and wisdom but that would have been a different story!
This book receives my 5* rating as I loved the story telling, would recommend to others and read again. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
Ngaire Elder: Poetry For The Heart And Soul
Ngaire Elder: Poetry For The Heart And Soul: Transcendence written by K Meador I have read K-Trina Meador's previously published works: Their Journey Begins, and Journey to Freedom, w...
January 29, 2013
History Trivia
January 29
904 Pope Sergius III came out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed antipope Christopher.
1119 Pope Gelasius II died. The brief reign of Gelasius II was plagued by the lingering investiture controversy and the aggressive actions of Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor. Henry took possession of Rome and twice drove the pope from the city, installing in his place the antipope Gregory VIII.
1327 Edward III was crowned By laying claim to the French throne, he started the Hundred Years' War. He also created Britain's highest knightly order, the Order of the Garter because of his fondness for chivalry.
1595 William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet was performed for the first time on this day.
1613 Galileo observed Neptune but failed to understand the significance of his find.
904 Pope Sergius III came out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed antipope Christopher.
1119 Pope Gelasius II died. The brief reign of Gelasius II was plagued by the lingering investiture controversy and the aggressive actions of Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor. Henry took possession of Rome and twice drove the pope from the city, installing in his place the antipope Gregory VIII.
1327 Edward III was crowned By laying claim to the French throne, he started the Hundred Years' War. He also created Britain's highest knightly order, the Order of the Garter because of his fondness for chivalry.
1595 William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet was performed for the first time on this day.
1613 Galileo observed Neptune but failed to understand the significance of his find.
In the Midst: Tragedy Strikes in the Heart of Texas
In the Midst: Tragedy Strikes in the Heart of Texas: The small rural town of Cross Plains, Texas has had its shares of trauma in recent years and again in true small town community spir...
January 28, 2013
The Wizard's Cauldron: An Interview with Lelani Black
The Wizard's Cauldron: An Interview with Lelani Black: Lelani Black From Hawaii to Colorado, "Lelani Black" has made a tasty niche for herself as a romantic/eroticist. I've heard people...
History Trivia
January 28
814 Charlemagne, King of the Franks and creator of the Holy Roman Empire, died in Aachen.
1077 the excommunication of Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor was lifted by Pope Gregory VII.
1099 First Crusaders began the siege of Hosn-el-Akrad Syria.
1262 Flemish/Dutch coast was ravaged by a north western storm.
1495 Pope Alexander VI gave his son Cesare Borgia as a hostage to Charles VIII of France to ensure the Pope's good behavior as Charles left Rome to conquer Naples. However, Cesare did escape and returned to Rome.
1547 Henry VIII died. His nine-year-old son, Edward VI became King, and the first Protestant ruler of England.
