This is a record of the proceedings of the Old Bailey in London from the 17th to the early 20th centuries. Very useful for a study of poverty and crime in Britain during the Empire or even the convicts that every single Australian believes they are descended from.
"The Library holds 90,000 old pamphlets, many published in the 19th century or the early part of the 20th century. This is primary source material, published and written by pressure groups, political parties and individual campaigners." I'm getting lazy, letting the sources speak for themselves. Oh well.
The Library holds 90,000 old pamphlets, many published in the 19th century or the early part of the 20th century. This is primary source material, published and written by pressure groups, political parties and individual campaigners.
"The 'Old' Statistical Account (1791-99), under the direction of Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster, and the 'New' Statistical Account (1834-45) offer uniquely rich and detailed parish reports for the whole of Scotland, covering a vast range of topics including agriculture, education, trades, religion and social customs." Bonnie!
The 'Old' Statistical Account (1791-99), under the direction of Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster, and the 'New' Statistical Account (1834-45) offer uniquely rich and detailed parish reports for the whole of Scotland, covering a vast range of topics including agriculture, education, trades, religion and social customs
The Library's collection of more than 500 broadsides is one of the largest recorded and the first to be digitized in its entirety. The examples digitized here span the years 1707 to 1891 and include accounts of executions for such crimes as arson, assault, counterfeiting, horse stealing, murder, rape, robbery, and treason. Many of the broadsides vividly describe the results of sentences handed down at London's central criminal court, the Old Bailey, the proceedings of which are now available online at http://www.oldbaileyonline.org.
"The Library's collection of more than 500 broadsides is one of the largest recorded and the first to be digitized in its entirety. The examples digitized here span the years 1707 to 1891 and include accounts of executions for such crimes as arson, assault, counterfeiting, horse stealing, murder, rape, robbery, and treason. Many of the broadsides vividly describe the results of sentences handed down at London's central criminal court, the Old Bailey, the proceedings of which are now available online at http://www.oldbaileyonline.org." Always good to find sources on one's ancestors...
Listen to classic radio broadcasts from legendary entertainers and historical figures. FDR's "fireside chats", World War II broadcasts, "Who's on first" and more!
Have you ever wondered how your favorite place used to look like 50 or 100 years ago? Would you like to refresh your childhood memories and find out what your native town looked like when you were a kid.
If "yes" is the answer to either of the questions, you'll find the three projects shared in this post quite exciting.
They have a few things in common: they all support Google Maps for you to easily find the place you are interested in. They all have Google Earth integrated for you to get the location 3D view and they allow users to upload old photographs of any geographical locations.
"A Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico
In 1519 Hernan Cortés sailed from Cuba, landed in
Mexico and made his way to the Aztec capital. Miguel LeonPortilla, a
Mexican anthropologist, gathered accounts by the Aztecs, some of which were
written shortly after the conquest.
Speeches of Motecuhzoma and
Cortés
When Motecuhzoma [Montezuma] had given necklaces to each one,
Cortés asked him: "Are you Motecuhzoma? Are you the king? Is it true that you
are the king Motecuhzoma?"
And the king said: "Yes, I am Motecuhzoma." Then
he stood up to welcome Cortés; he came forward, bowed his head low and addressed
him in these words: "Our lord, you are weary. The journey has tired you, but now
you have arrived on the earth. You have come to your city, Mexico. You have come
here to sit on your throne, to sit under its canopy.
"The kings who have gone
before, your representatives, guarded it and preserved it for your coming. The
kings Itzcoatl, Motecuhzoma the Elder, Axayacatl, Tizoc and Ahuitzol ruled for
you in the City of Mexico. The people were protected by their swords and
sheltered by their shields.
"Do the kings know the destiny of those they left
behind, their posterity? If only they are watching! If only they can see what I
see!
"No, it is not a dream. I am not walking in my sleep. I am not seeing
you in my dreams.... I have seen you at last! I have met you face to face! I was
in agony for five days, for ten days, with my eyes fixed on the Region of the
Mystery. And now you have come out of the clouds and mists to sit on your throne
again.
"This was foretold by the kings who governed your city, and now it
has taken place. You have come back to us; you have come down from the sky. Rest
now, and take possession of your royal houses. Welcome to your land, my lords!
"
When Motecuhzoma had finished, La Malinche translated his address into
Spanish so that the Captain could understand it. Cortés replied in his str
"The New Laws of the Indies, 1542
The Laws and ordinances newly made by His Majesty for the
government of the Indies and good treatment and preservation of the Indians
created a set of pro-Indian laws - so pro-Indian that they some had to be
revoked in Mexico and in Peru due to settler opposition. where the viceroy was
killed when he attempted to enforce them.
The conflict was between "feudalists" who favored the
encomienda system because it maintained society as in the Old World, and the
more centralizing "regalists" who wanted to preserve royal power in Spain;s new
Empire. Eventually the encomienda was allowed to continue.
Charles by the divine clemency Emperor ever august, King of
Germany. . . . To the Most Illustrious Prince Don Philip our very dear and very
beloved grandson and son, and to the Infantes our grandsons and sons, and to the
President, and those of our Council of the Indies, and to our Viceroys,
Presidents and Auditors of our Audiencias and royal Chanceries of our said
Indies, Islands and Continent of the Ocean Sea; to our Governors, Alcaldes
mayores and our other Authorities thereof, and to all the Councils, magistrates,
regidores, knights, esquires, officers, and commoners of all the cities, towns,
and villages of our said Indies, Islands, and Tierra-firme of the Ocean Sea,
discovered and to be discovered; and to any other persons, captains,
discoverers, settlers, and inhabitants dwelling in and being natives thereof, of
whatever state, quality, condition and pre-eminence they may be. . . .
Know ye, That having for many years had will and intention
as leisure to occupy ourselves with the affairs of the Indies, on account of
their great importance, as well in that touching the service of God our Lord and
increase of his holy Catholic faith, as in the preservation of the natives of
those parts, and the good government and preservation of their persons; and
although we have endeavoured
Britain's Open University has put a great deal of old material online, and has made several interesting apps available to help work through the course notes and resources. You will need to register
"This blog is an opportunity to bring the study of history into the 21st century. Out with the old 5 paragraph essay (until the exam) and in with digital speak!
Each of us, students and teachers, will have an opportunity to write history. To analyze the "story" in history and question the "his" of the same."