The History of Carrier Pigeons

Greeks

Nov 1, 1000

In the 6th century Greeks used Carrier Pigeons to mail people the results of the Olympics.

The History of Carrier Pigeons

Period: Nov 1, 1000 to Nov 1, 2055

French Power

Jan 1, 1700

In the 18th century, France Carrier Pigeons symbolised power.

Pigeongram sevice

Nov 1, 1897

In November of 1897 the Great Barrier Pigeongram Service was founded.

World War Pigeons

Jul 28, 1914

Soldiers used the pigeons for recieving battle orders and getting told when they were not on safe ground. About 30 birds won medals for saving people. World war 1 (which they served in) lasted from 1914-1918.

Iran

Nov 1, 2012

Carrier pigeons are currently used by people in Iran. Not many people in other places use them as mail systems

Future Prediction

Nov 2, 2050

I predict that In the future Carrier Pigeons will be used as pets that are trained to give urgant mail to people who are not far away.

Bibliography

Nov 3, 2055

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