August 1st, 1086- The Domesday Inquiry

August 1st, 1086- The Domesday Inquiry

On August 1, 1086, William I of England was given the results of his Domesday inquiry. This inventory, known as the Domesday Book, was a complete survey of all taxable land in England and Wales. It was a significant administrative feat, as previous kings had attempted...
July 22nd, 2011- Norway Twin Terror Attacks

July 22nd, 2011- Norway Twin Terror Attacks

On Friday, July 22, 2011, Norway experienced a set of twin terrorist attacks.  Anders Breivik, a 32-year-old Norwegian man, drove a van packed with a homemade fertilizer bomb and parked it in front of a government block in Oslo. A few minutes later, the bomb...