Austrian Victory at Custozza
Richard Cavendish marks the anniversary of an important victory for the Habsburg empire, on July 25th, 1848.
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Death of Bismarck
The first chancellor of the German Empire died on July 30th, 1898, aged 83.
Opening of the London Olympics
Richard Cavendish remembers the opening of the ‘Austerity Olympics’ on 29 July 1948.
Firle Place, East Sussex
Richard Cavendish visits the Sussex home of the Gage family.
The Death of Casanova
Giacomo Casanova died on June 4th, 1798. His autobiography guaranteed him an enduring reputation as a womaniser; but there was more to him than that.
The Discovery of the Holy Lance
On June 15th, 1098, the army of the First Crusade discovered the Holy Lance – the very spear that had pierced Christ’s side on the cross - in the city of Antioch.
Arrival of SS Empire Windrush
The Empire Windrush, carrying some 500 passengers from Jamaica, arrived at Tilbury Dock on 22 June 1948.
Execution of Girolamo Savonarola
Having made many powerful enemies, the Dominican friar and puritan fanatic Girolamo Savonarola was executed on 23 May 1498.
Death of Tom Cribb
Richard Cavendish remembers the death of a prizefighter, on May 11th 1848
Foundation of the State of Israel
Richard Cavendish describes the formation of the state of Israel, proclaimed by David Ben-Gurion, on May 14th, 1948.