Marguerite de Bohun
@mdebohun.bsky.social
Ageing teenager who loves history, watercolouring, trivia and knitting. Not so keen on English weather and American politics.
I do now find that this platform too has become too political. Too much about American politics.
I’m out. Cheerio!
I’m out. Cheerio!
March 6, 2025 at 10:19 AM
I do now find that this platform too has become too political. Too much about American politics.
I’m out. Cheerio!
I’m out. Cheerio!
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"Never perhaps was there a period more important to America than the present."
Providence, Rhode Island, almanac for 1775. Fr the collections @jcblibrary.bsky.social
Providence, Rhode Island, almanac for 1775. Fr the collections @jcblibrary.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 11:11 AM
"Never perhaps was there a period more important to America than the present."
Providence, Rhode Island, almanac for 1775. Fr the collections @jcblibrary.bsky.social
Providence, Rhode Island, almanac for 1775. Fr the collections @jcblibrary.bsky.social
Today in 1848 10,000 people massed in Trafalgar Square to protest against the raising of income tax from 3% to 5%. Were that it was 5% now.
March 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Today in 1848 10,000 people massed in Trafalgar Square to protest against the raising of income tax from 3% to 5%. Were that it was 5% now.
A wonder drug to cure headaches, Aspirin, was patented today in 1899. It was said to have almost magical properties. It was the first time a cheap reliable pain-killer became universally available.
March 5, 2025 at 12:07 AM
A wonder drug to cure headaches, Aspirin, was patented today in 1899. It was said to have almost magical properties. It was the first time a cheap reliable pain-killer became universally available.
When Richard the Lionheart's horse was killed beneath him during the crusades, Saladin the first Sultan of Egypt, sent him another horse rather than order his death. A chivalrous man, Saladin also sent Richard the Lionheart chilled wine, pears and grapes from Damascus to ease life in camp.
March 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
When Richard the Lionheart's horse was killed beneath him during the crusades, Saladin the first Sultan of Egypt, sent him another horse rather than order his death. A chivalrous man, Saladin also sent Richard the Lionheart chilled wine, pears and grapes from Damascus to ease life in camp.
The Star-Spangled Banner was adopted as the US national anthem today in 1931 - so recent, who knew? The Star-Spangled Banner lyrics were written by Francis Scott Key in 1814, the music by John Stafford Smith in 1780.
March 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The Star-Spangled Banner was adopted as the US national anthem today in 1931 - so recent, who knew? The Star-Spangled Banner lyrics were written by Francis Scott Key in 1814, the music by John Stafford Smith in 1780.
Today in 1943, 173 people were killed in a crush while trying to enter an air-raid shelter at Bethnal Green tube station. How frightening!
March 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Today in 1943, 173 people were killed in a crush while trying to enter an air-raid shelter at Bethnal Green tube station. How frightening!
Today in 1966 the BBC announced that it would begin broadcasting television programmes in colour in 1967.
March 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Today in 1966 the BBC announced that it would begin broadcasting television programmes in colour in 1967.
Elizabeth II needed three stitches in her hand today in 1991 after intervening in a corgi fight.
March 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Elizabeth II needed three stitches in her hand today in 1991 after intervening in a corgi fight.
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🔴 UNITED24 Media analysis shows Zelenskyy has thanked the U.S. 94 times on his official Telegram since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
Fact-Check: Zelenskyy Has Thanked the U.S. at Least 94 Times
Analysis shows President Zelenskyy's gratitude to the U.S. has been expressed 94 times amid ongoing support during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
united24media.com
March 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM
🔴 UNITED24 Media analysis shows Zelenskyy has thanked the U.S. 94 times on his official Telegram since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
Today in 1986 Queen Elizabeth II signed the Australia Bill, severing Britain's formal ties with its former colony after almost two centuries.
March 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Today in 1986 Queen Elizabeth II signed the Australia Bill, severing Britain's formal ties with its former colony after almost two centuries.
On a different note - my latest knitting project - for a friend!
March 2, 2025 at 5:53 PM
On a different note - my latest knitting project - for a friend!
Today 1969 the dream of space-age travel began when Concorde took to the skies from Toulouse. The dream was shattered after just 34 years.
March 2, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Today 1969 the dream of space-age travel began when Concorde took to the skies from Toulouse. The dream was shattered after just 34 years.
Roderick Maclean made an unsuccessful attempt to shoot Qn Victoria as she was leaving Windsor rail station today 1882 - the crowd jumped him
March 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Roderick Maclean made an unsuccessful attempt to shoot Qn Victoria as she was leaving Windsor rail station today 1882 - the crowd jumped him
In early March 1564 Elizabeth I suggested that Mary Queen of Scots marry Lord Robert Darnley - both tall and well-educated. A good match?
Mary Queen of Scots and Darnley married on 29 July 1565. That date rings a bell, ah yes, Prince Charles & Diana. Another doomed marriage!
Mary Queen of Scots and Darnley married on 29 July 1565. That date rings a bell, ah yes, Prince Charles & Diana. Another doomed marriage!
March 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
In early March 1564 Elizabeth I suggested that Mary Queen of Scots marry Lord Robert Darnley - both tall and well-educated. A good match?
Mary Queen of Scots and Darnley married on 29 July 1565. That date rings a bell, ah yes, Prince Charles & Diana. Another doomed marriage!
Mary Queen of Scots and Darnley married on 29 July 1565. That date rings a bell, ah yes, Prince Charles & Diana. Another doomed marriage!
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If the UK’s immigration rules mean what they say, Trump shouldn’t even be allowed to enter the country, let alone for a state visit ….
March 2, 2025 at 10:13 AM
If the UK’s immigration rules mean what they say, Trump shouldn’t even be allowed to enter the country, let alone for a state visit ….
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setting people up to fail and then blaming them for failing is the american way
The fascist mind always blames the victim for being victimized. There is no help coming from these people, no better world to which they aspire. Only power & plunder at the expense of everyone else.
BREAKING: There has just been a huge argument between Zelenskyy, Trump & Vance in the Oval Office.
Trump calls Zelenskyy disrespectful and says he “is no position to dictate” to the US.
Trump raises his voice to Zelenskyy. He can’t stand someone standing up to him.
This is unbelievable.
Trump calls Zelenskyy disrespectful and says he “is no position to dictate” to the US.
Trump raises his voice to Zelenskyy. He can’t stand someone standing up to him.
This is unbelievable.
March 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
setting people up to fail and then blaming them for failing is the american way
Today 1954 the US exploded the most powerful bomb ever made = 15M tons of TNT, and the Bikini Atoll island in the South Pacific died.
The bomb was more powerful than expected - Japanese fishermen on boats more than 70 miles away were badly burnt by white ash.
The bomb was more powerful than expected - Japanese fishermen on boats more than 70 miles away were badly burnt by white ash.
March 2, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Today 1954 the US exploded the most powerful bomb ever made = 15M tons of TNT, and the Bikini Atoll island in the South Pacific died.
The bomb was more powerful than expected - Japanese fishermen on boats more than 70 miles away were badly burnt by white ash.
The bomb was more powerful than expected - Japanese fishermen on boats more than 70 miles away were badly burnt by white ash.
1562 saw an outbreak of monstrous births in England e.g. a mare birthed a foal with one body, two heads with a tail growing between the heads.
Another monstrous 1562 birth was a pig with four legs like a man's arms with fingers.
Yet another pig had two bodies, eight feet, but just one head.
Another monstrous 1562 birth was a pig with four legs like a man's arms with fingers.
Yet another pig had two bodies, eight feet, but just one head.
March 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
1562 saw an outbreak of monstrous births in England e.g. a mare birthed a foal with one body, two heads with a tail growing between the heads.
Another monstrous 1562 birth was a pig with four legs like a man's arms with fingers.
Yet another pig had two bodies, eight feet, but just one head.
Another monstrous 1562 birth was a pig with four legs like a man's arms with fingers.
Yet another pig had two bodies, eight feet, but just one head.
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That press conference was the most disgraceful act of betrayal I’ve ever seen.
February 28, 2025 at 11:39 PM
That press conference was the most disgraceful act of betrayal I’ve ever seen.
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Exactly right. This was a setup.
The Oval Office meeting today between Trump and Zelensky “reeked of a planned attack,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social writes.
“The Ukrainian leader did his best to stand up to the bullying, but Trump and Vance were playing to the cameras and the MAGA gallery at home.” theatln.tc/5tozgdyn
“The Ukrainian leader did his best to stand up to the bullying, but Trump and Vance were playing to the cameras and the MAGA gallery at home.” theatln.tc/5tozgdyn
March 1, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Exactly right. This was a setup.
Radar was demonstrated for the first time today in 1935 by Robert Watson-Watt at Daventry.
February 26, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Radar was demonstrated for the first time today in 1935 by Robert Watson-Watt at Daventry.
French novelist, dramatist and poet, Victor Hugo, who wrote Les Miserables, was born today in 1802.
February 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM
French novelist, dramatist and poet, Victor Hugo, who wrote Les Miserables, was born today in 1802.
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Word of the Day is ‘ingordigiousness’ (18th century): extreme greed at the expense of principles.
February 26, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Word of the Day is ‘ingordigiousness’ (18th century): extreme greed at the expense of principles.
In Canada, Mexico, India, Russia and Israel, bank notes have braille-like markings on them for the blind. We were amazed when in the US to find that all the bank notes, of whatever value, were of the same size. How on earth do blind people manage there?
February 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In Canada, Mexico, India, Russia and Israel, bank notes have braille-like markings on them for the blind. We were amazed when in the US to find that all the bank notes, of whatever value, were of the same size. How on earth do blind people manage there?