Augustus' Resting Place
Ian Fitzgerald looks forward to the restoration of Augustus' tomb in Rome.
Ian Fitzgerald
A Year of European Revolutions
The Sicilian Uprising of January 12th, 1848 was the first of several European revolutions.
Birth of Lewis Carroll
The author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was born on January 27th, 1832.
Wren’s St. Paul’s Officially Opened
St Paul’s Cathedral was opened on 2 December 1697.
The Death of Hernando Cortez
The man who conquered Mexico died on December 2nd, 1547.
John Wilkes Dies
December 26th, 1797
Maiden Flight of the 'Spruce Goose'
Ian Fitzgerald describes the maiden flight of the 'Spruce Goose', the largest seaplane ever built, on November 2nd, 1947.
Death of Felix Mendelssohn
The prolific composer died on 4 November, 1847.
Birth of William Hogarth
The artist was born in London on November 10th, 1697.
Virtual History
Ian Fitzgerald takes a look at virtual reality history sites.