History
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History of Edinburgh
Brief history of Edinburgh in brief A brief review of the history of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Edinburgh in the Middle Ages Edinburgh started out as a fort. Castle Rock is an easily defensible position, so from the earliest times it was the site of a fort. In the 7th century the English captured this part of Scotland and called this place the Burgh of Eiden (burgh is an Old English word meaning strong). In the 10th century the Scots reconquered the area. In the late 11th century, King Malcolm III built a castle on Castle Rock and a…
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History of Istanbul
Brief history of Istanbul summarized A brief history of Istanbul, a city that was first Byzantium and then Constantinople. Byzantium Although Istanbul may have been inhabited as early as 3000 BC, it was not a city until Greek settlers arrived in the area in the 7th century BC. These settlers were led by King Byzantium and settled there due to its strategic location along the Bosphorus Strait. King Byzantium named the city Byzantium after himself. The Roman Empire (330-395) Byzantium became part of the Roman Empire in the 300s. During this time, the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great undertook the…
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History of Stockholm
Brief history of Stockholm summarized A fantastic and fleeting tour of the history of Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. Old Stockholm The great city of Stockholm has its beginnings in the 13th century. At that time, trade was increasing throughout Europe and many new cities were founded. In 1252 Stockholm was founded by the regent of Sweden Birger Jarl. The new city grew rapidly. In 1289, it was described as the largest place in Sweden, although its size is small compared to today. Around 1500 Stockholm was a prosperous city, with a population of about 6,000 people. Then in 1520…
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History of Florence
Brief history of Florence summarized The great city of Florence was founded by the Romans in 59 BC. It was a colony, a settlement for retired soldiers and it was called Florentia. The new city flourished and grew under Roman rule. However, in the fourth century the Roman Empire was divided into two, East and West. In the 5th century the Germanic peoples overthrew the Western Roman Empire. The Eastern Roman Empire survived as the Byzantine Empire. In the 6th century the Byzantine emperor tried to reconquer Italy and there was a fight between the Byzantines and a Germanic people…
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Florida history
Brief History of Florida Abridged We dive into the brief history of Florida, in a nutshell. The Florida Principles The first people arrived in Florida before 10,000 BC They were hunters and gatherers. At the time the world was in the grip of an ice age and huge animals like mastodons roamed what is now Florida. After the end of the ice age shellfish were plentiful and by 2000 BC people in Florida were making pottery. After 1500 BC they also built burial mounds. The first European to arrive in Florida was a Spaniard, Ponce de León in 1513. He…
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History of Galway
Brief history of Galway summarized A brief review of the history of Galway, a city in Ireland. Galway in the Middle Ages Galway was first recorded in 1124 when a fort was built there. However, the city was founded in the 13th century. In 1170-71 the English invaded eastern Ireland and in 1232 a baron named Richard de Burgh took over this area and created a town. After 1270 walls were built around Galway. In 1396 Galway was granted a charter (a document that gave the townspeople certain rights). Galway became a royal district. Then, in 1484, a mayor won.…
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History of Georgia (USA)
Brief summary history of Georgia (USA) A brief tour of the history of American Georgia summarized. Georgian Principles Before the arrival of Europeans, the Cherokees lived in northern Georgia. The Creek lived further south. The first European to visit the area was a Spaniard named Hernando de Soto in 1540. In 1566 the Spanish settled on Santa Catalina Island. However, after the English attacks, the Spanish abandoned their settlements. Then, in 1732, the British created a colony in Georgia. King George II granted the land between the Savannah and Altamaha rivers for a new colony (it was named after him).…
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Scotland
History of Glasgow
A Brief History of Glasgow Abridged A Brief Tour of the History of Glasgow, City of Scotland. Glasgow in the Middle Ages Glasgow was probably founded in the 6th century when St Mungo built a church on the spot called Glas Gu. (It means green place). A fishing settlement in the green place eventually grew into a small town. Glasgow received a bishop in 1115, indicating that it was quite an important settlement at the time. Glasgow church was replaced by a cathedral in 1136. The cathedral burned down in 1172 but was rebuilt. Then, in the years 1175-78 (the…
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Hawaiian history
Brief history of Hawaii summarized A look at Hawaii’s brief history in a nutshell. The Hawaiian Principles The first humans arrived in Hawaii from the Marquesas Islands around 300 AD. The people of Tahiti arrived in Hawaii after 1100 AD. Then, in 1778, Captain Cook set sail for Hawaii. Cook was assassinated in Hawaii the following year. Then, in 1786, a Frenchman named La Perouse set sail for Hawaii. The Europeans introduced diseases to which the natives had no resistance, and their numbers dropped dramatically in the following decades. Meanwhile, in 1810 a chief named Kamehameha united the Hawaiian Islands…
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History of Vegas
Brief history of Las Vegas summarized The quintessential gambling city, a brief look at the history of Las Vegas in a nutshell. The Las Vegas Foundation For hundreds of years Native Americans lived in the area where Las Vegas is located. They grew corn and pumpkins. Then, in 1829, a Spanish trader named Antonio Armijo led a group of men through the area. They called it Las Vegas (Las Vegas). Then, in 1844, an American named John C. Fremont of the United States Topographical Corps explored the region. In 1855 a group of Mormons settled in the region, but in…
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