How To Make Learning Stick

How To Make Learning Stick

Learning something new can be a challenge. It requires dedicating time, which can be hard to come by, and sometimes it can feel like the information just isn’t sticking. If you’ve ever experienced this, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are some strategies that can...
How Xerxes The Great Helped Shape The Persian Empire

How Xerxes The Great Helped Shape The Persian Empire

Xerxes the Great (Depicted in the relief above) was the fourth king of the Achaemenid dynasty, ruling at the peak of the Persian empire between 486 BCE to 465 BCE. He was an extremely ambitious ruler, famous for his military campaigns, but also a failed attempt to...
V.E. Day

V.E. Day

Today is the anniversary of V.E. Day – Victory in Europe Day. It marks the day during World War II when fighting against Nazi Germany in Europe came to an end. But it didn’t mark the end of the war… The Declaration After Adolf Hitler committed suicide on 30th April...
5 Books To Read In 2023 – Part 2

5 Books To Read In 2023 – Part 2

This article follows on from last week’s first 5 books to read suggestions. It can be read by clicking here. I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman is a mesmerising example of feminist science fiction....
Self-Directed Learning

Self-Directed Learning

Home schooling is an increasingly popular option for parents who want to provide their children with quality education. One of the main benefits is the ability to customise the learning experience to the individual needs of the student. Self-directed learning is an...
Books To Read In 2023 – Part 1

Books To Read In 2023 – Part 1

Books can be an escape from reality: a window into different worlds that transport you to other times and places. It’s no wonder that reading is such a beloved pastime for many of us. From timeless classics to contemporary masterpieces, books promise to capture...