Historical Facts Gifts

'Entering Simsdale.....'

"Approaching 10,000 steps."

No, you idiots, they don't include a "comments" section.

'The wheel was great, but what have you done for me lately?'

Department of No One Could Have Anticipated.

'... And some primitive cultures, believed that 'the great ones' modelled us from clay.'

"Oh, I'll be bi-partisan alright, punishing both sides of the aisle."

"You're fired."

"1984 by George Orwell. Project 2025. Presidential transition project."

Trump Administration Raising White Flag in Ukraine

The Anti-Agent

"Obama didn’t get to name a Supreme Court justice during his final year. So how come Trump does?"

'Hurry, wipe it off before Dad comes home!'

"What did you say about the health of my gut biome?"

The Signing of tthe United States Constitution

'The History Channel is all reruns.'

'I remember when you used to look for answers using your astute powers of deduction.'

"You're losing the audience. Switch to the Powerpoint presentation."

Louis Armstrong

Remote control pirate bully

Blue Stockings - Woman revealing herself as author

Gender Equality

Support the Ex-Troops

'In its new 'spirit of evenhandedness,' the U. S. Government today sent troops to occupy all foreign countries....'

Albania and North Macedonia: entrance denied

Who will determine Venezuela's future?

'It's a nice idea. A bit rough around the edges but I'm sure it will evolve given time.'

I've been teaching art history for decades. Students today ask new kinds of questions. No, I doubt a gluten-free menu option was available that evening. Nope, the artist was not making a statement about climate change. No, despite the umbrellas, this is not about sun exposure safety. Well, yes, I suppose you can say it's a selfie.

At the Museum

Great Chinese Dynasties

'What would your mum say if she saw you drawing all over the wall like that?'

Valuable business advice from some famous disruptive technologies.

International Women's Day

King Arthur on the lake trying to open letters when the lady of the lake offers a letter opener.

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty. It's always my intention to leave you laughing."