History Fix

Tea has a long and rich history dating back to ancient China. But, when you think about where in the world they drink the most tea now, one country in particular probably comes to mind. It does for me anyway: England, Great Britain, the United Kingdom, whatever you want to call it. Those guys. They really do love a cuppa tea. Tea is notably absent, for the most part, however, in the United States where coffee reigns supreme. I mean, we have some ice tea drinkers here in the south and you may have a cup of hot tea every now and then, especially in the winter time. But there is no arguing that tea is anywhere near as popular as coffee in the United States. Why? Well, to answer that question we have to go back over 250 years to a time when revolution was brewing and tea was not. Let’s fix that. 
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Sources: 
UK Tea and Infusions Association "History of Tea"
UK Tea and Infusions Association "The Boston Tea Party"
BBC "Spilling the tea on Brits' love of tea"
American Battlefield Trust "Tea: Brewing a Revolution"
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The Secret Story of Nutmeg - A hidden history
Mysteries and Histories of a seed that shaped the world...
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In this whirlwind mini we’re going to talk about 7 historical figures who were at least probably gay. A few of these were definitely gay or at least bisexual. For some we’ll never know for sure, we can only speculate. But, you know, why does it matter? Some might be wondering. Why does the sexual orientation of long dead people even matter? Because in many of these examples, these are highly respected and revered historical figures and to be represented in history as impressive, capable, accomplished movers and shakers like this, to be recognized throughout history where they’ve always been hidden, is a big deal for LGBTQ+ advocacy and awareness and the ongoing fight for equality. And that’s what Pride Month is all about.
Sources
Wikipedia “Sappho”
Wikipedia “Alexander the Great”
Wikipedia “Leonardo da Vinci”
Wikipedia “James VI and I”
Wikipedia "Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben”
Wikipedia “Oscar Wilde”
Wikipedia “Alan Turing”
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Since 2021 Juneteenth National Independence Day has been a federal holiday in the United States. But what exactly is the significance of that date, June 19th? Is that when the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, freeing enslaved people in Confederate States? Is it when the 13th Amendment was ratified, abolishing slavery in all of the states? Nope. Let's get to the bottom of what happened on June 19, 1865 and why it led to a new national holiday some 150 years later. 
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University of South Florida at Saint Petersburg "Juneteenth: the complicated history, significance and celebration around the struggle for freedom"
National Museum of African American History and Culture "The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth"
History.com "What is Juneteenth?"
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After researching the Galloway Hoard last week, which was discovered by a metal detectorist in 2014, I found myself wondering what other treasures have been found this way. So this week I present to you 6 priceless historical treasures that were unearthed by amateur metal detector enthusiasts almost exclusively in the UK. We'll also discuss why that is... the UK thing!
Sources:
British Museum “Buried treasure: top 10 finds” 
United States Gold Bureau “10 Most Valuable Treasures Ever Found”
Wikipedia “Grouville Hoard”
The Guardian “Mystery of Jersey’s huge iron age hoard may have been solved”
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Come explore the Galloway Hoard with me, a Viking era treasure hoard found buried beneath a field in Galloway, Scotland back in 2014. Silver Viking arm bands, a rock crystal jar dating back to ancient Rome, a silver vessel from 4,000 miles away in present day Iran - these treasures hidden around the year 900 are incredible. But, upon closer inspection, they raise more questions than answers. Is this actually Viking treasure? Arm bands are very Viking. But then why do they have inscriptions on them written in Anglo-Saxon runes, a form of Old English? Why is there a Christian cross? Reference to a Bishop? And what does the mysterious inscription "DIS IS IIGNA F" mean? We'll uncover all of this and more to reveal a tumultuous time in an ever changing world. 
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National Museums Scotland "Discover the Galloway Hoard"
Smithsonian Magazine "A Proposed Translation Hints at the Origins of the Mysterious Galloway Hoard"
NorthLink Ferries "The Galloway Hoard - an interview with Martin Goldberg"
Wikipedia "Galloway Hoard"
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The Secret Story of Nutmeg - A hidden history
Mysteries and Histories of a seed that shaped the world...
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