Archives: 2008 June
Hoyle History websites
June 30th, 2008, No Comments
One of the goals behind the creation of HoyleHistory.com was the indexing and organizing of some of the better family histories and genealogies available. This would not only allow the sharing of published research, but also provide enjoyable reading for anyone interested in the subject.
As I blueprinted the mechanics of this website, I soon realized [...]
Fred Hoyle – Astronomer Extraordinaire
June 19th, 2008, No Comments
Fred Hoyle (1915-2001), also addressed as Sir Fred Hoyle, was one of the more famous astronomers and scientists of the 20th Century. He often took controversial positions on cosmological theories, and is famous for coining the phrase “the Big Bang theory” in connection with his rejection of that hypothesis.
Fred Hoyle was born in Gilstead, West [...]
Edmond Hoyle – He Made the Rules
June 16th, 2008, No Comments
Edmond Hoyle (1672-1769), also known as Edmund Hoyle, was a gentleman and writer best known as an expert on the rules and playing strategies of card games. The well-known phrase “according to Hoyle” became part of the language as a reflection of Hoyle being considered the ultimate authority on the subject of card and board [...]
Bad news – Mom said we’re not related
June 15th, 2008, No Comments
I loved school and always scored excellent grades in History classes. I didn’t care if it was American or World History, I loved anything to do with famous people and events from the past.
During my studies I always had a nagging curiosity about where my ancestors would have been and what they were doing during [...]
Watching an old movie with Mom
June 15th, 2008, No Comments
One of the joys of growing up was staying home from school and watching afternoon TV with Mom. For me this was the case no matter the reason I was out of school or for how long. I must admit that sometimes I would just need a day off and would feign illness (like the [...]
