1609
A warning not to be forgetful of others, even in triumph.
King Minos of Crete reneged on a promise to sacrifice a white bull to Poseidon, and it went mad. Heracles captured it, but that was not the end of the story...
Picture: © tango7174, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC-BY-SA 3.0.. Source.
Posted March 13 2015
1610
Timothy Hackworth (1786-1850) turned steam locomotives into a reliable commercial success.
Timothy Hackworth (1786-1850) turned steam locomotives from a brilliant concept into a reliable commercial success. He is the man we have to thank for bringing mobility, jobs, and better lives to countless millions of people worldwide.
Picture: © Peter Smith, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC-BY-SA 2.0.. Source.
Posted March 13 2015
1611
Mrs Tabby White thought she’d try some of the clever things her humans did.
Mrs White does everything she can for her kittens, but she can’t do what her humans do, and she starts to wonder if she’s a failure as a mother.
Picture: © Wouter Hagens, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC-BY-SA 3.0.. Source.
Posted March 13 2015
1612
A Dubliner with a roving eye and a gift for melody, John Field challenged Europe’s pianists to demand more of themselves.
John Field (1782-1837) was an Irish composer admired by both Chopin and Liszt, who may be considered the ‘father’ of the great piano tradition of Russia. His legendary and enviable silken touch at the piano changed the way the instrument was played all over Europe.
Picture: © P.g.champion, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC-BY-SA 2.0.. Source.
Posted March 13 2015
1613
When a cat comes into your life, resistance is futile.
Aspiring author Elizabeth had been needing a little bit of good luck, and finding a stray black cat she named ‘Joseph’ seemed like a good omen.
Picture: © Lisa Risager, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC-BY-SA 2.0.. Source.
Posted March 13 2015
1614
St Wilfrid finds comfort during his tussle with the King of Northumbria
St Wilfrid was made Bishop of York, capital of the ancient Kingdom of Northumbria, in 665. He was involved in constant controversy as he resented King Ecgfrith’s interference, but he was also a key figure in keeping the English Church in close contact with the Orthodox churches of Rome and Greece, for which Bede praises him.
Picture: © MacedonianBoy, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0.. Source.
Posted March 13 2015