Hidden Killers of the Victorians ?

I came across a show called Hidden Killers of Victorian Homes which was written and presented by Dr. Suzannah Lipscomb on BBC Four — they shocked my slightly germophobic heart infinitely and gave me some understanding in what kind of an era people were living in.

Goscinny and Uderzo send their regards — The Ashanti Kingdom

Mahatma Gandhi a racist? Time to reconsider the myth of Gandhi?

Imperialsm in literature: Rudyard Kipling

Rudyard Kipling is one of these authors that everyone knows about without ever reading them. Most of us are able to recite a few lines of If when needed and saw Disney’s Jungle Book a few times as children — and it is not a bad thing, really, that we don’t…

The New Age Colossus of Rhodes…

How does one man achieve the position of supposedly being the architect of the conquest of an entire continent? While…

Brexart?

Let’s talk about one of the more overlooked branches of economy that is starting to fear the “Leave”-campaigners. Experts believe (sorry Michael) that the art market will be greatly affected through Britain’s EU exit. Millions of pounds for British museums and cultural projects would not be granted anymore and…

Africa Unite

„How good and how pleasant it would be before God and men to see the unification of all Africans. As it’s been said already, let it be done yeah”. In 1979, the Reggae-musician Bob Marley shares his dream of a united Africa; a dream which lasts until today.

Brexit: Leaving the EU with the idea of cherry-picking

As the vote for or against a brexit is getting closer I really start wondering why anyone would vote for an exit of the EU. I understand that many people are not always happy or agree with the decisions and actions the EU makes, but…

To be Canada, or not…

Former London mayor and now fulltime Brexit supporter Boris Johnson got my interest today with a potent comparison. When he addressed the audience with a plead for confidence in Britain’s ability to survive on its own he named Canada as an example and a role model on how to be successful…

Brexit and the argument “immigration”

One of the major arguments for the “Leave- Campaign” is immigration. But what does the argument “immigration” actually mean? What is hidden behind this abstract term?

Have you got what it takes to be a spy?

Wanted: Though, intelligent, patriotic person who can keep national secrets.

This applies to you? Perfect, continue reading..

I made a little checklist to see if I am suitable to become a spy. Please feel free…