A Brief History On July 14, 1791, a buddy of Benjamin Franklin triggered a series of riots in England eponymously named “The Priestly Riots.” Digging Deeper English scientist and polymath, adept in the ways of chemistry, electricity, philosophy, theology, grammar, politics and education, he even invented carbonated water.  His main crime in the eyes of English traditionalists was supporting the ongoing French Revolution, especially in regard to religion, with “reason” replacing much of the religious tenets of more mystical themes and his dissent against the Church of England. Not only did Priestly support the French Revolution, he had also been…

A Brief History This article presents a chronological list of notable events that happened on July 13th.  For each date below, please click on the date to be taken to an article covering that date’s event. Digging Deeper On July 13, 100 BC, the world welcomed baby Gaius Julius Caesar into the world, the man the month of July is named after that would become dictator of Rome (but not Emperor; that came after him). On July 13, 1814, the national police force of Italy, the Arma dei Carabinieri, was founded, an organization still in existence. On July 13, 1863,…

A Brief History On July 13, 1814, the national police force of Italy, the Arma dei Carabinieri, was founded, an organization still in existence.  Today, we discuss some facts about police across the world. Digging Deeper Countries with the most police: 1. China (1.6 million) 2. India (1.59 million) 3. United States (913 K) 4. Russia (757 K) Countries with most police per population (excluding tiny nations): 1. Belarus 2. Singapore 3. Bulgaria 4. Montenegro Countries with the most police killings per 10 million people (industrialized wealthy nations only):          1. USA (33.5) 2. Canada (9.8)                                                        3. Australia (8.5)…

A Brief History This article presents a chronological list of notable events that happened on July 12th.  For each date below, please click on the date to be taken to an article covering that date’s event. Digging Deeper On July 12, 100 B.C., Julius Caesar was born by what many believe to have been the first Caesarian section. On July 12, AD 70, the army of Titus Caesar Vespasianus, a Roman general that would later become Roman Emperor, finally attacked the walls of the city of Jerusalem after a 6 month siege, succeeding in taking the city 3 days later. On July…

A Brief History On July 12, 1979, the island nation of Kiribati came into being as the Republic of Kiribati, a group of islands in the Gilbert Island chain of Oceania in the Pacific Ocean.  Prior to independence, Kiribati was a territory of the United Kingdom. Digging Deeper Consisting of a single island and 32 coral atolls, the nation is home to about 120,000 residents.  It is the main island and capital you may be familiar with, Tarawa atoll, which itself is divided into North and South Tarawa Islands.  Half the population of Kiribati lives on Tarawa. World War II…