Heresy

A belief or opinion that goes against the official Church doctrine.

Fact of the Day

The name 'Gibraltar' comes from the Arabic for 'Tariq's Mountain' ('Jabal Tariq') after the general who led the invasion of Spain.

"Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking."

~ Clement Attlee

1598 Playwright Ben Jonson was put on trial for manslaughter after killing fellow actor Gabriel Spenser in a duel.

1692 The last people accused of practicing witchcraft in Salem were hanged.

1735 Robert Walpole became the first British Prime Minister to occupy 10 Downing Street.