Video: 'St Paul's Cathedral, London - Unravel Travel TV'
(Thursday, December 2, 1697) — St. Paul’s Cathedral, an Anglican cathedral designed by Sir Christopher Wren, was consecrated today in London for use even though the building was still under construction. Continue reading London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral consecrated for use 320 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1697)
Video: '31st October 1517: Martin Luther reputedly posts his 95 Theses'
(Saturday, October 31, 1517) — Martin Luther today sent his Ninety-five Theses or Disputation on the Power of Indulgences denouncing what he saw as the abuses of the Catholic Church, especially the sale of indulgences, to the Archbishop of Mainz, Germany (by some accounts, Luther also posted the Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg), marking the start of the Protestant Reformation, a schism in the Catholic Church which profoundly changed Europe. Continue reading Martin Luther publishes his 95 Theses 500 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1517)
Video: 'VIRGINIA DARE (FINAL)'
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(Friday, August 18, 1587) — Virginia Dare, granddaughter of Governor John White of the Colony of Roanoke, today became the first child of English parents to be born in present-day America, on what is now Roanoke Island in North Carolina (Virginia and the other Roanoke colonists ended up mysteriously disappearing). Continue reading Virginia Dare becomes first English child born in Americas 430 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1587)
Video: 'MacBeth - Scottish History - The Last Highland King'
(Friday, August 15, 1057) — Macbeth, King of Scots, was killed today at the Battle of Lumphanan by the forces of Máel Coluim mac Donnchada, the eldest son of King Duncan, whom Macbeth had slain. Continue reading King Macbeth killed at Battle of Lumphanan 960 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1057)
Video: 'John Cabot - Mini Biography'
(Saturday, June 24, 1497) — The first recorded sighting of North America by a European took place today as explorer John Cabot spotted land, somewhere between Halifax and southern Labrador in present-day Canada. Continue reading First recorded sighting of North America by a European 520 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1497)
Video: 'C-SPAN Cities Tour - Virginia Beach: History of Cape Henry'
(Sunday, April 26, 1607) — English colonists went ashore today at present-day Cape Henry, Virginia, on an expedition to establish the first permanent English settlement in the Western Hemisphere. Continue reading English colonists make landfall at Cape Henry, Virginia 410 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 26 1607)
Video: 'How America Got Its Name'
(Sunday, April 25, 1507) — A world map produced today by German cartographer Martin Waldseemueller contained the first recorded use of the term “America,” in honor of Italian navigator Amerigo Vespucci. Continue reading First map bearing the name ‘America’ produced 510 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 25 1507)
Video: 'Documentary | Henry VIII - The Most Iconic King of English History'
(Friday, January 28, 1547) — England’s King Henry VIII, best known for his six marriages and, in particular, his efforts to have his first marriage, to Catherine of Aragon, annulled, died today at the age of 55 in the Palace of Whitehall; he was succeeded by his 9-year-old son, Edward VI. Continue reading England’s King Henry VIII dies 470 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 28 1547)
Video: 'Pocahontas-John Rolfe Wedding Re-enactment 2'
(Tuesday, April 5, 1614) — Pocahontas, Indian Chief Powhatan’s daughter, married Englishman John Rolfe today in the Virginia Colony. A convert to Christianity, Pocahontas had adopted the name “Rebecca” when she was baptized.
Video: 'Julius Caesar: the Ides of March'
(March 15, 44 B.C.) — Roman dictator Julius Caesar was assassinated today near the Theatre of Pompey by a group of nobles that included Brutus and Cassius.
