Hoxnian

An interglacial between 410,000 and 380,000 years ago. See '<a href="/historical-period/prehistory/stone-age/a-brief-history-of-climate-change" target="_blank">A Brief History of Climate Change</a>'.

Fact of the Day

During the Napoleonic WarsThe Napoleonic Wars lasted from 1803 until 1815 (although some people also include the French Revolutionary Wars in this, which started in 1792 and continued until 1802. The Napoleonic Wars were therefore a continuation of the Revolutionary Wars). A number of European powers fought against the…, the Royal Navy used c. 80,000 barrels of gunpowder every year.

Quote of the Day

"First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me."

~ Martin Niemöller

On This Day

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.