The war fought between July 28, 1914, and November 11, 1918, was known at the time as the Great War and cost the lives of millions. How much do you know about "the War to End All Wars"?
Toby's experience comes from website design as well as experience running large forums and communities. After he married Debbie he developed a keen interest in history and found himself discussing history quite a lot!
Fact of the Day
In 1794, women in a village on the Loire responded to a revolutionary talk on divinity by giving the speaker a mass moonie.
Quote of the Day
"Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its students.
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~ Hector Berlioz, composer
On This Day
1586American colonists arrived in Plymouth with large quantities of tobacco. Smoking caught on quickly, though it was also used in tea.
1694The Bank of England was founded by an act of parliament as a way to finance government debt by private subscription.
1943The concentrated Allied bombing of Hamburg led to a three hour firestorm that killed approx 30,000 civilians.