Roberto Nevelis of Venice, Italy, is often credited with having invented homework in 1095—or 1905, depending on your sources. When did homework come out? In 1905, an Italian teacher named Roberto Nevilis invented the concept of “homework.” Originally, its purpose was to be used as a punishment for students who […]
In 1905, an Italian teacher named Roberto Nevilis invented the concept of “homework.” Originally, its purpose was to be used as a punishment for students who were lazy in class or for those who were disobedient or rude to their teacher. This practice became popular and became more frequently used […]
There can only be one Princess Royal at a time, so Elizabeth II never held the title because her aunt, Princess Mary was already called Princess Royal. Is there only one Princess Royal? Princess Royal is a style customarily (but not automatically) awarded by a British monarch to their eldest […]
The current reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, can trace her ancestral history all the way back to the 9th Century, some 1,200 years. In these 1,200 years, there have been some weird and wonderful members of the Royal Family, each with a more interesting story than the next. How far […]
Glad you asked! Those houses and outbuildings are owned by Colonial Williamsburg and are rental properties available to employees and volunteers. I am happy to say that as of October 2018, I rent one of the reconstructed buildings, the Prentis Kitchen. Who lives in the private residences in Colonial Williamsburg? […]
In the late 1920s, the restoration and re-creation of colonial Williamsburg was championed as a way to celebrate rebel patriots and the early history of the United States. Proponents included the Reverend Dr. W. A. R. When was Colonial Williamsburg restored? In 1926, the Reverend Dr. William Archer Rutherfoord Goodwin, […]
For Brooklyn, it was originally the “Lenapehoking” or the Land of the Lenape, an offspring of the Algonquin civilization; and includes present day New Jersey, New York and Delaware, until forced displacement started with European “discovery” of the land and continued well into the 19th century. Who lived in Brooklyn? […]
Williamsburg While there are certainly arguments to be made for places like Portland, Seattle, and Boulder, the simple fact remains: If hipsters have a mecca, it’s most certainly Williamsburg. Is Williamsburg hipster? With hip boutiques and vintage shops, trendy cafes and bangin’ nightclubs, Williamsburg is the ideal spot to experience […]
10 Things You May Not Know About the Jamestown Colony The original settlers were all men. Drinking water likely played a role in the early decimation of the settlement. Bodies were buried in unmarked graves to conceal the colony’s decline in manpower. The settlers resorted to cannibalism during the “starving […]
Sir Thomas Gates, the newly named governor, found Jamestown in shambles with the palisades of the fort torn down, gates off their hinges, and food stores running low. The decision was made to abandon the settlement. Why did they abandon Jamestown? Famine, disease and conflict with local Native American tribes […]
Two of the major causes of the failure of Jamestown were disease and famine. Within eight months after the departure of Captain Smith, most of the settlers died from disease and by January of 1608, only 38 settlers remained (History Alive Text). The most likely cause of these deaths were […]
Colonial leaders petitioned the Virginia Assembly to relocate the capital from Jamestown to Middle Plantation, five miles inland between the James and the York Rivers. The new city was renamed Williamsburg in honor of England’s reigning monarch, King William III. Williamsburg celebrated its 300th Anniversary in 1999. When did Jamestown […]
So what was life really like for women in Jamestown? We dug into the history books to find out more. We know the show is based on true history. After the first group of male colonists landed in Virginia in 1607, the gender imbalance started to become a problem. Is […]
Williamsburg became the neighborhood of artists and recent college graduates in the early 1990s. Thanks to their influence, the neighborhood has become one of the most popular in Brooklyn, with excellent restaurants, bars, and shopping. What is Williamsburg NYC known for? Known for an influx of contemporary artist émigrés, the […]
Today, Williamsburg is known internationally as the premier center for the preservation and interpretation of American colonial history: The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; and as the home of one of the nation’s premier public universities: The College of William & Mary. What historical event happened in Williamsburg VA? General George Washington […]