History

Wilstar.com - Thanksgiving Traditions & History Wilstar.com - Thanksgiving Traditions & History- Offers an interactive quiz to test visitors' knowledge of Thanksgiving lore and traditions, as well as an illustrated story of the… Mother's Day and Peace Mother's Day and Peace- The story of Julia Ward Howe's initiation of a Mother's Day for Peace. History Channel - The History of Halloween History Channel - The History of Halloween- Learn about spine-tingling traditions and great pumpkin facts. A Most Bewitching Night: The History of Halloween A Most Bewitching Night: The History of Halloween- From the early pagan rituals to 21st century practices. Halloween -- History and Traditions of the Holiday Halloween -- History and Traditions of the Holiday- The history of Halloween and its customs starting with Celtic Ireland in 5 B.C. Gunpowder Plot Gunpowder Plot- Comprehensive version of events aimed towards the learning community. Guy Fawkes Guy Fawkes- A short description of the Gunpowder Plot from the Guardian. Catholic Recusants Catholic Recusants- Explains Recusancy which was a new offence in the 16th century which partly led to the gunpowder plot. United Kingdom Parliament: The Gunpowder Plot United Kingdom Parliament: The Gunpowder Plot- Parliament's story of the Gunpowder Plot in a FAQ style. Wikipedia: Guy Fawkes Wikipedia: Guy Fawkes- Online encyclopedia covers the history of the Gunpowder Plot, with explanations of the words and terms used. Guy Fawkes' Confession Guy Fawkes' Confession- The documents that led to his execution and others from the Public Record Office UK. The Gunpowder Plot The Gunpowder Plot- This page is one of many from the Catholic Encyclopedia, it covers the subject profoundly. The Gunpowder Plot The Gunpowder Plot- Easy to understand version of the plot. Guy Fawkes Day: Bonfire Night Guy Fawkes Day: Bonfire Night- An easy to follow chronicle of events for the younger ones. BBC: Britain Prepares to Light the Blue Touch Paper - Stand Well Back BBC: Britain Prepares to Light the Blue Touch Paper - Stand Well Back- The British Broadcasting Corporation explains why the British insist on lighting fires and setting off rocke… CNN: A Penny for Guy CNN: A Penny for Guy- Short history of the Gunpowder Plot which includes information about the Tower of London. Gunpowder : Guy Fawkes Gunpowder : Guy Fawkes- Single page with a discussion forum, debating the effects of the gunpowder that was stored in the cellars of Parliament. Holbeche House Holbeche House- Britannia`s guide to the hideout of the plotters and the siege that followed. Guy Fawkes Guy Fawkes- A brief outline of the gunpowder plot. The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 The Gunpowder Plot of 1605- Review of the 1997 film of the same name and short history of the plot. The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 The Gunpowder Plot of 1605- Simplified explanation of the events and descriptions of the people involved. Britannia: The Gunpowder Plot Britannia: The Gunpowder Plot- David Nash Ford's comprehensive guide to the Gunpowder Plot and the plotters. Robert Catesby Robert Catesby- Britannia`s biography on one of the main plotters. Robert Cecil, Earl of Salisbury Robert Cecil, Earl of Salisbury- Britannia`s biography on the infamous Earl that falsified the evidence and confessions of the plotters (or did he?). Robert Wintour Robert Wintour- Britannia`s biography on a member of the gunpowder plot. The Stuarts The Gunpowder Plot The Stuarts The Gunpowder Plot- Two short views of the events. William Parker, Baron Morley & Monteagle William Parker, Baron Morley & Monteagle- Britannia`s biography on the man behind the famous letter. Trial of Guy Fawkes and Others Trial of Guy Fawkes and Others- Transcription of the trial and the prosecution case against the conspirators. Guy Fawkes Guy Fawkes- Britannia's article about the life and times of Guy Fawkes by David Herber. Happy Father's Day from Wilstar Happy Father's Day from Wilstar- Includes historical information and quotations about fathers.