King Charles I’s Bold Attempt to Arrest Parliament Members: A Key Moment in the English Civil War
On January 4th, 1642, a dramatic and pivotal moment occurred in English history as King Charles I attempted to arrest five members of Parliament. This bold move marked a significant escalation in the already mounting tensions between the monarchy and Parliament. It was an event that would set the stage for the outbreak of the […]
December 13, 1642: Abel Tasman’s Landmark Discovery of New Zealand
On December 13, 1642, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman became the first European to reach the islands of New Zealand. This historic moment marked the beginning of European awareness of the land, which had been inhabited by the Māori people for centuries. Tasman’s journey was part of a larger Dutch effort to map and explore the […]
Harvard University
Harvard University, one of the world’s most prestigious institutions of higher learning, held its first commencement ceremony on September 23rd.