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Never Fear, History is Here!
Hello everyone! After a long hiatus due to a family holiday, I’m back! I am ready to go and fill up your quiet moments with interesting historical facts and figures! After a long deliberation about who and what to talk about I have decided to dedicate some time to discussing the Plantagenet family. This is Read more
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The Case of the Mysterious Buddha Head!
Why is there a Buddha head in a tree I hear you ask?! Well look no further for this mystery is still…not solved. Whilst looking around Buddhist temples in Thailand we stumbled across something that we didn’t know was a famous tourist attraction- the Buddha head in the tree! Curiosity piqued I decided to try Read more
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Remember, Remember the 31st of January?!
Remember, Remember the 31st January, Brexit, Europe and Guy Fawkes?! Confused? Sound familiar? A modern take on the old Guy Fawkes poem perhaps? Well you are correct, that is just what it is! So why am I talking about Guy Fawkes today? It isn’t the 5th of November after all. For a lot of you, Read more
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What’s Doors Got to Do With It?
January is a killer of a month. It’s one we all love to hate, especially now as although nearing the end, we still feel like we have years to go. It’s dark, cold and full of New Year’s Resolutions that we all struggle to keep. But have you ever wondered why January is called January? Read more
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The White Ship: A Booze Fuelled Disaster
Ever had a feeling that you have had a bit too much to drink? When the extra glass of wine seems like a great idea but the room begins to spin a little bit? When the impending doom of a hangover becomes more and more of a reality? Well, on the 25th of November 1120, Read more
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