TWiH: May 13-17, 2024

This week in History

Monday: on May 13, 1787

The First Fleet set sail for Australia. BItH Unit 23, Section 68: Penal Colonies

Tuesday: on May 14, 2020

Researchers announced the growth of the city of Cahokia corresponded with the introduction of corn. BItH Unit 11, Section 33: Native North American Governments

Wednesday: on May 15, 1851

The first Australian gold rush was proclaimed. BItH Unit 24, Section 72: Gold Rushes

Thursday: on May 16

Catholic Feast Day of St. Brendan the Navigator. BItH Unit 10, Section 30: First Visitors to the Americas

Friday: on May 17, 1902

The Antikythera mechanism was identified after its discovery in a shipwreck in the Aegean Sea. BItH Unit 9, Section 26: Maritime Trade

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