The United Kingdom has a long and illustrious history when it comes to dinosaur discoveries. It is home to some of the most important paleontological discoveries ever made, many of which have shed new light on the prehistoric world. From ancient sea reptiles to the...
The new year brings with it a sense of hope and renewal. And around the world, people celebrate the turning of the calendar in a variety of ways. From the traditional to the unusual, here are some cultural customs that will have rung in the start of 2023 a couple of...
It seems a bit mean, maybe. You have the festive run-up to the Christmas holiday, but as soon as the the new year rolls around, you are thinking about IGCSE exams – that’s if you haven’t thought about them already (hopefully, you will have had a break while devouring...
In 2015, the Robin was named Britain’s national bird , scoring 34% of the vote and knocking the barn owl and blackbird into second and third place, with 12% and 11% respectively. The robin is, of course, the bird which we traditionally associate with Christmas. Its...
Christmas in the UK is full of traditions and customs, from mince pies to mistletoe, which only occur during the festive season. But what customs do people in other parts of the world take part in? Here we list a few of the more traditions from around the globe. Japan...
Now we’re into the festive month of December, it is hard to avoid the ubiquitous Christmas markets – they’re everywhere. Of course, the majority of people love an excuse for a wander around pretty stalls, all selling tempting goods, from fantastically fragrant soaps,...
