Off on Sick Leave

Hi all – just a quick note to let readers know that I’m taking at least a week off from posting. Call it sick leave – struggling to get over pneumonia. Thanks

Infographic: History of Apple

The link below is to an infographic that charts the history of Apple.

For more visit:
http://mashable.com/2012/10/05/apple-history-chart/

Article: WWI – The First Balkans War

The link below is to an article that looks at the lead up to World War I. This article looks at the First Balkans War.

For more visit:
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/145376

Article: Vikings in Canada

The link below is to an article that looks at the evidence for Viking settlement in Canada.

For more visit:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/10/121019-viking-outpost-second-new-canada-science-sutherland/

Article: 10 Landmark Moments in Animation History

The link below is to an article that considers 10 landmark moments in animation history – it features a number of embedded videos.

For more visit:
http://www.neatorama.com/2012/10/05/10-Landmark-Moments-in-Animation-History/

Article: Famous People Who Died Penniless

The link below is to an article that looks at 10 famous people who died penniless, including Sammy Davis Jr., Judy Garland and Vincent van Gogh.

For more visit:
http://www.paydayloan.co.uk/Fun-Stuff/famous-people-who-died-penniless.html

Cinema History

The link below is to a YouTube Channel on Cinema History.

For more visit:
http://www.youtube.com/user/CinemaHistory/

Article: The History of High Heels

The link below is to an article that has a quick look at the history of high heels.

For more visit:
http://www.dirjournal.com/info/the-history-of-high-heels/

Article: 10 Greatest Nurses of World War I

The link below is to an article that looks at ten of the greatest nurses who served in World War 1.

For more visit:
http://www.toprntobsn.com/greatest-nurses-of-world-war-i/

Aviation History

The link below is to a YouTube Channel featuring Aviation History.

For more visit:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Bomberguy