History

  • Jul292023

    The suicide of Vincent van Gogh – 29 July 1890

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    On 29 July 1890, Vincent van Gogh, an unknown 37-year-old Dutchman, died of a gunshot wound in Auvers-sur-Oise. Why did he commit suicide?

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  • Aug172023

    Gifts for map lovers

    My hand painted maps of places & ideas are available as jigsaws, prints, coasters & greetings cards and make lovely gifts for map lovers.

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  • Nov122022
    North American Rock Music Map by Jane Tomlinson

    Track List of North American Rock Music Map

    “Keep on Rockin’ in the Free World” is a map of North American Rock Music that I have painted. This illustrated blog describes the references to the more than 100 bands and artists represented on this amazing painting.

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  • May032019

    Painting the Uffington White Horse

    The Uffington White Horse is a place of great significance to so many people, living and dead, an extraordinary place that combines two things I love: nature and history. No wonder I have tried to paint its glorious magic so many times!

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  • Dec232018

    Vincent van Gogh mutilates his ear – 23 December 1888

    On this day in 1888 in Arles in southern France, Vincent van Gogh performed the most infamous act of self-mutilation…

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  • Mar082018
    International Women's Day

    International Women’s Day

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    Today is International Women’s Day, a day when women all over the world celebrate their achievements. And I’m not just…

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  • Feb142018

    The death of Captain James Cook – 14 February 1779

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    “Do just once what others say you can’t do, and you will never pay attention to their limitations again.” Whatever…

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  • Jan132018

    Guns ‘n’ roses: the murder of Joan Root – 13 January 2006

    On this day in 2006, 69-year-old Joan Root lay alone bleeding to death from gunshot wounds at her home on…

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  • Apr052017
    Easter Island statues by William Hodges, 1775

    Europeans discover Easter Island – 5 April 1722

    The rise and fall of Easter Island is a parable for our times; a warning from history of what happens when…

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  • Jan102017
    Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus

    The death of Carl Linnaeus – 10 January 1778

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    The Bible, Genesis 2:20, states: “And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and…

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