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That was a very interesting piece of history! sam
posted by
sam444
on November 5, 2011 at 4:22 PM
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A fascinating period of history it was. Like LustorLove I find that it seems that things have not changed much.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on November 5, 2011 at 12:03 PM
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A little touch of history, but have things really changed that much?
posted by
Lanetay
on November 5, 2011 at 8:46 AM
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I love history, but aren't humans pitiful sometimes....always fighting and killing and getting revenge.
posted by
TAPS.
on November 5, 2011 at 8:40 AM
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Very enlightening, dear Kabu. I knew there was a celebration where effigies were burned, but I never knew the story behind the holiday. So true that not much has changed with violence and governments!
posted by
dancin_grandma
on November 5, 2011 at 8:21 AM
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I hope I can still have have my bonfire after all this. I am going to start this morning as it as you suggested wet. this is not good news people tend to postpone and fireworks are drawn out over longer periods . How about this Kabu my brother said he saw a box where one lit the whole package it lasted an hour with a supposedly diverse array, Ahem price 90 pounds sterling. Fancy a carrot, a bunny joke.
posted by
C_C_T
on November 5, 2011 at 1:16 AM
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Horrible, but interesting. I am with the Aussie's in thinking the man was alright to want to get rid of that type of govt, though misguided in his approach. Am really sorry that happened to him. They were so extreme in good and bad all at once back then.
posted by
mariss9
on November 4, 2011 at 9:54 PM
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"Thirteen young Catholic fellows, stout of heart but dull of brain.....?" Really? Like ain't ya married to one love?Anyway, coming from Québec, Guy Fawkes was just another Hinglish guy so hits o.k. wid us if he killed a few Hinglish guy. Good post chéri.
posted by
WileyJohn
on November 4, 2011 at 6:07 PM
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Very interesting, Dear Kabu!
You write it so well. One man's terrorist is another's hero I guess. Just wish humanity could evolve out of violence...
posted by
Raye09
on November 4, 2011 at 5:47 PM
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Oh well it is time to get rid of all them!
posted by
Justi
on November 4, 2011 at 4:27 PM
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Thank you, Kabu for sharing this history lesson with us. Our history does have a way of repeating itself...your right, the names just change. Conspirator's are now the terrorist
posted by
Whisperer4U
on November 4, 2011 at 3:51 PM
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Great History Lesson
and best of all, no test
posted by
jollyjeff
on November 4, 2011 at 2:09 PM
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History does have a way of repeating itself.
posted by
reasons
on November 4, 2011 at 1:08 PM
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The UK has a wonderful (from a writer's standpoint) history of
odd personalities. Here's this cultured gentleman with a certain superior attitude and a very high opinion of himself -- a captain of industry. Beneath the veneer he's cold hearted and selfish. So many in Brit Lit and on BBC programs are marvelously twisted and dark behind the facade of manners and rituals of proper society. I especially love the ironic comedies and the underhanded digs at the royals, the prime minister and parliament that crop up in shows like Fawlty Towers, etc.
posted by
Pat_B
on November 4, 2011 at 12:29 PM
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Cool stuff and very interesting...something I did not know.
posted by
UtahJay
on November 4, 2011 at 11:57 AM
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