People supporting parliament in the civil wars; or members of parliament, particularly those who are knowledgeable about politics.
Parliamentarians
Fact of the Day
One in ten fatal accidents in sixteenth-century England involved animals
Quote of the Day
"...the unequal division of property and of labour, the difference of rank and condition amongst mankind, are the sources of power in civilized life, and its moving causes, and even its very soul.
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~ Renowned C19 inventor and chemist Humphrey Davy
On This Day
1282 The last native Prince of Wales, Llewelyn ap Gruffydd, died
1688 King James II tried to flee to France during the Glorious Revolution. He was captured but allowed to escape again later that month.
1936 Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry American divorcee and socialite Wallis Simpson.
1941 Germany and Italy declared war on the USA.
1972 Apollo 17 became the last mission to land on the moon.