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May 17, 2024 · Sir Francis Drake (c. 1540–96) As the Spanish Armada approached England’s shores on the afternoon of July 19, 1588, Francis Drake coolly finished his game of bowls on Plymouth Hoe. That’s the tale, anyway. Mention Drake’s name, and adjectives like swashbuckling and buccaneering come tumbling: he epitomized the spirit of an age when ...
1 day ago · The following is a list and timeline of innovations as well as inventions and discoveries that involved British people or the United Kingdom including predecessor states in the history of the formation of the United Kingdom. This list covers, but is not limited to, innovation and invention in the mechanical, electronic, and industrial fields ...
Apr 29, 2024 · Nearly all of England’s bonafide archaeological discoveries in recent years have been made by amateurs armed with metal detectors. British treasure hunters in Gloucestershire found this stash...
1 day ago · ScienceDaily features breaking news about the latest discoveries in science, health, the environment, technology, and more -- from leading universities, scientific journals, and research ...
5 days ago · Decoding the Universe. Explore 50 years of mind-bending discoveries in physics and cosmology. How big is the universe? What is it made of? Are we alone?
2 days ago · May 25, 2024. Birth of Universe's Earliest Galaxies Observed for First Time. May 23, 2024 — Researchers have now seen the formation of three of the earliest galaxies in the universe, more than 13...
2 days ago · Sir Humphry Davy (born December 17, 1778, Penzance, Cornwall, England—died May 29, 1829, Geneva, Switzerland) was an English chemist who discovered several chemical elements (including sodium and potassium) and compounds, invented the miner’s safety lamp, and became one of the greatest exponents of the scientific method. Early life.
