Relating to Whigs, or a view of history as progression, from bad to good.
Whiggish
Fact of the Day
When Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa laid siege to the Italian city of Crema, he allegedly let his troops play football with the severed heads of his captives.
Quote of the Day
"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
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~ Socrates
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.