On 20th of March 1800 Alessandro Volta reported in a letter to Joseph Banks, president of the Royal Society of London, the invention of an electric battery.
Alessandro Volta #OnThisDay
Sweden #OnThisDay
On this day (6th of June ) laid its foundations as an independent state in 1523 when Gustav Vasa became king
Poetry Corner Leanabh an àigh
Gáidhlig Bárd/Gaelic Poet Mary MacDonald died today in 1872, here is one of her poems Leanabh an àigh
Alaska #OnThisDay
On 19th of October 1867 the United States of America formerly took possession of Alaska from the Russian Empire.
Poetry Corner Put On The Shoe
A poem to celebrate that on this day in 1310 shoes were created to fit both left and right feet.
Poetry Corner Burns
Robert Burns poetry was first publish on this day in 1786, here is one of my favourites.
Poetry Corner
On this day 1906 the Wright Brothers were granted the patent for their “flying machine” here is a wee song to get your toes tapping.
Poetry Corner The Tale Of The Trojan Horse
This is the traditional date in history that the Trojan Horse came into use. Here is a poem about the event.
