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Santa Claus and Father ChristmasSanta Claus and Father Christmas are often thought of as one and the same, but there are subtle differences — though the origins of both…Oct 31, 20241Oct 31, 20241
The Delusion of ‘Civilisation’The word ‘civilised’, I’ve always felt, is used too loosely, as I don’t believe any nation can call itself civilized — if you dig deep…Oct 30, 20242Oct 30, 20242
10 Facts About the Legendary Actress Elizabeth TaylorElizabeth Taylor was one of the most famous movie actresses of all time. Famed as much for her tempestuous private life as her great acting…Oct 29, 20241Oct 29, 20241
America on the BrinkThe 2020s hasn’t been a great decade for the world. Covid, climate change gathering pace, more conflicts than usual around the globe, the…Oct 22, 20241Oct 22, 20241
The Timeless Nature of Most ArtNo art is truly unique, as it will always be influenced by something from the past. Contemporary art needs a blend of the past, present and…Oct 20, 20241Oct 20, 20241
The 1906 British General Election — Liberal Landslide, Labour’s EmergenceThe 1906 British General Election, held early in the year, saw a big change in the fortunes of the country’s two biggest parties — the…Oct 19, 20242Oct 19, 20242
Bluesky — Where the Air Is Sweeter So FarSince Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter (I refuse to call it X) most of those using the social media platform will have noticed an increase…Oct 10, 20241Oct 10, 20241