A Scotsman in Buckingham

Welcome to my Blog. My name is Neil and I have been living in Buckinghan, UK since the 11th September 2020. I lived in the Armenia, Latvia and China. I am a teacher of Geography, Global Perspectives and English. I am married to Lena who is my soulmate and best friend.We also have a little boy, Robert. As you can tell from the Blog's name I am Scottish although I was born in London. My Blog will be for sharing my thoughts on anything that takes my fancy. Please feel free to comment.

Tuesday 17 December 2019

Today in History: 17th December

Hello Gentle Readers. Lets put on the big, white, pointy hat of history and speak Latin all the time.

497 BC: In Rome the first Saturnalia festival is held. As Christianity became more popular it was adopted as Christmas.

1538: The Pope excommunicates Henry VIII of England.

1892: Vogue magazine is published for the first time.

1903: The Wright brothers fly for the first time.

1936: Pope Francis is born.

1989: The first episode of The Simpsons airs.

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