For most of Britain's Parliament’s history, MPs weren’t paid and instead relied upon a private income or the patronage of local landowners/gentry to be able to afford to be an MP. It was only in 1911 that MPs received a salary for the first time...

It all started in 1799 - William Pitt the Younger* was a reforming prime minister who was determined to do what he could to rationalise the British system of taxation. However, in 1793, when Britain found itself at war with revolutionary France, enormous expenditures on the army and navy required unprecedented borrowing and increased taxation.

In 1965 Paul Harvey gave a broadcast titled "Freedom To Chains." It's now 2024, and I am amazed at how relevant it is for today - especially in the UK as the new PM, Kier Starmer, the totalitarian, Taxes the very life out of the Brits. In 1965, Harvey's statements were considered "an impossibility", but now… ah yes... but now…

The tale of the first Black samurai is intriguing and significant, intertwining themes of cultural exchange, historical migration, and the complexities of identity. This article delves into the life of Yasuke, a figure who not only broke racial boundaries but also left an indelible mark on Japanese history.

Although mobile phone technology was first developed in the 1940s, it became widely available only in the mid-1980s. The UK’s first mobile phone call was made in 1985 on the newly launched Vodafone network.

After World War II, the landscape of international relations was significantly altered, particularly concerning reparations. The reparations were intended to compensate for the extensive damage and suffering caused by the war. As one of the principal Allied powers, the United States had a complex relationship with Germany regarding reparations.

The imposition of reparations on Germany following World War I marked a significant chapter in international relations and economic policy history. This article explores these reparations' background, implementation, and consequences, shedding light on their lasting impact on Germany and the broader European landscape.

What causes the fall of an empire? This question echoes through the annals of history as we consider the major Empires.

Goodness, I remember that in the 1950s, in the schools, there were maps displaying the extent of the British Empire, which were marked in red. And yes, it could be said: "The sun never set on the British Empire," and then it was all gone.

The firebombing of Tokyo during World War II, approved by US President Franklin D Roosevelt, was the deadliest bombing raid in history and took place on 09-10 Mar 1945. 100 Thousand civillians, mostly women, children, and the elderly were killed.

It's handy to know about the history of the African Barbary Coast Slave Trade, especially about the current focus (2024) on the UK-based slave industry and discussions about potential reparations.

Historically, the impact of slavery varied across different societies and cultures, and its abolition was not a swift event but a gradual, complex process, which is still ongoing today. Abolition is a struggle influenced by social, economic, and political factors that continue to shape our world today (2024).