Monthly Archives: July 2021
HISTORY MYSTERY: THE PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN
Something did happen to the children of Hamelin in 1284. Exactly what, no one knows. https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/pied-piper-hamelin-001969 Robert Browning put the story down in a poem – one my mother learned at school and would recite to us. Her favourite lines were: “’Tis clear,” cried they, “our Mayor’s a noddy;And as for our Corporation – shockingTo […]
SUMMER ACTIVITY: SCIENCE & HISTORY COMBO
Kids getting bored yet? Try some history-based & science activities. https://www.startwithabook.org/summer-reading-learning/time-and-time-travel
TRIVIA TRAIL: TRAVELLERS
Question: What common, but incorrect name, are the Romani & Sinti people known by? Answer: Gypsies. https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/romani-people-0010492
TRIVIA TRAIL: MONGOL EMPIRE
Question: What tiny creatures helped thwart the plans of the Mongol Empire in 1241? Answer: Mosquitoes. https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-important-events/mongol-empire-0012538
HISTORY SHARE: REVOLUTIONARY SPARKS
Happy Independence Day, U.S.A. https://tinyurl.com/yjx9u6o4