History Archive

There is a lot to be said about Queen Victoria. In fact, a great deal already has. Crowned the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom at the age of 18, her 63 year reign lent its name to an entire era, a …

We put a lot of faith in the history we learn throughout life, but for most of us it would seem we learn only the history that the book-writers want us to learn. There are many historical facts we accept as truth, …

When it comes to “top” lists, many of them seem to be based on someone’s opinion, and you know what they say about opinions. On the other hand, when it comes down to it, just about any list that involves the entertainment …

Samurai warriors often described themselves as followers of “The Way of the Warrior” or Bushido way of living. Seen from the earliest times, the Samurai felt that the path of the warrior was one of honour; emphasizing duty to their master, and …

It’s probably fair to say that any woman’s wardrobe simply wouldn’t be complete without a pair of striking killer heels. From kitten heel slip-ons, sensible court shoes, and sensational summer wedges, women today really are spoilt for choice when it comes to …

It’s a little known fact that the inspiration for A.A.Milnes’ Winnie The Pooh stories stretches as far back as the first World War however, an even lesser known fact about our favourite honey loving character is that he was originally named, Edward …