Thursday, November 5, 2009

Pope Day - Boston

In the mid-1700s, the 5th of November was one of Boston’s most popular holiday. Check out this website to learn more about the history of it: 5th of November in Boston.

The blog Boston1775 also has some great information about this day too.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Dawn of Discovery Review

Recent review of the video game Dawn of Discovery. Great game for those who love city building, with a heavy emphasis on trade and micromanagement. Not your typical game based in the 21th Century, but this city-building game takes you to the 14th Century...Certainly worth a try.

Battle of Bosworths - Start Your Tudor Engine

Lost to history was thought to be the location of the Battle of Bosworths, which saw the death of Richard III and ushered in the Tudor dynasty. But recently a team of historians and archaeologist, believe they have found the site. Learn more here.