Virginia Colony history forms the foundational narrative of English colonization in North America, spanning nearly 170 years from the founding of Jamestown in 1607 to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Established as a joint-stock business venture by the Virginia Company of London, the colony evolved through catastrophic drought, conflicts with the […]
Early American history, spanning from the early 1600s to the War of 1812, represents a critical period in the formation of the United States. This era encompasses the establishment of colonies, the Revolutionary War, the birth of the nation, and its early challenges. This blog explores significant milestones, influential figures, and pivotal events in Early
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This is the biography of James Toone of Virginia. Born in England, he arrived in Virginia in 1651 and is the first of our TUNE surname in the United States. This historical biography is for all descendants of James Toone, aka James Tune Sr (c. 1625-1677) and all those carrying the Tune surname whose frequency
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Welcome to your Anglo-Saxon History reading list of recommended books. I’ve covered a wealth of books from historical, to cultural, to genetic, to archaeological to inspire your imagination. The list includes books that I have read or have come recommended on the subject; and while no where near exhaustive (there are literally thousands upon thousands
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The Plantagenet dynasty is the one that made England, “England.” This Plantagenet dynasty reading list are books in historical order spanning a dynasty that lasted over 330 years! Henry II inherited an challengingly complex kingdom from the previous Norman Dynasty. You may have your own favourite English dynasty, of course; however, there is no skirting
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The Norman Dynasty was one of profound change in England. This Norman dynasty reading list are books in historical order as a part of my English Reading Series. What follows is a suggested Norman dynasty reading list in proper historical order to satiate your thirst for English Norman history. style=”display:block” data-ad-client=”ca-pub-4223521512758623″ data-ad-slot=”8641941306″ data-ad-format=”auto” data-full-width-responsive=”true”> The
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Who were the Norman Matildas and Plantagenet Eleanors of England? Between 1066 and 1327 they were some of England’s most powerful queens. I like to say, some of the most powerful European monarchs of all time! INTRODUCTORY TERMINOLOGY: people belonged to HOUSES, multi-generational houses were dubbed DYNASTIES. This is important because although any one DYNASTY
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A comprehensive list of heraldic lion “attitudes.” Learn the correct terminology and visual differences for every position from Rampant to Dormant. Heraldic lion positions are those such as “passant guardant,” “rampant,” and so forth. They are technically referred to as “attitudes,” or positioning of an emblazoned lion’s head and body. Attitudes technically include other beasts
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This is the story of Elijah Howton (1832-1884). Historically, the surnames Howton and Houghton are often used interchangeably; and while the origins of the Howton surname is English, my Howton roots in the United States are found exclusively in the South. This is a family history account of my 3rd great-grandfather Elijah Howton, his family
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August 23, 2019 marks the 30th anniversary of “The Baltic Way” where over 2 million people held hands across 3 countries spanning 419.7 miles (675.5 km). This event in 1989 directly lead to freedom for the Baltic nations of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia which were illegally occupied for over 150 years. How Long Was The
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More lives were lost on the Sultana Disaster in 1865 than on the Titanic in 1912, about 278 more. This makes the sinking of the Sultana the worst maritime disaster in US history, the scope and scale of this tragedy needs to be understood. Fortunately, I have cobbled together a list of EVERY source EVER
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