How Persuasion Shapes History Propaganda, a strategic form of communication with the intent to influence attitudes and behaviours, has played a significant role throughout history. From ancient civilisations to modern societies, propaganda has been employed by...
When I was at school, I had a trusty mini dictionary in my bag and out it came in my lessons (not just in English) for any tricky words I needed help with. Dictionaries were a mainstay of pupils’ desks everywhere. Nowadays, we tend to rely on spell checks (but as we...
The Lord of the Rings (1954) is a text unlike any other. While millions of readers have no doubt picked up the books to give them a read, some fans may have gotten more than they bargained for in doing so. Perhaps Tolkien experienced a similar circumstance himself in...
How many of Shakespeare’s plays can you name? Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth and A Midsummer Night’s Dream are amongst the most well-known. But you may not be so familiar with one: The History of Cardenio – or simply Cardenio, as it’s more commonly known – is all...
Beyond Middle-earth Whenever the name J.R.R. Tolkien is mentioned, most people immediately think of Middle-earth, the enchanting realm that serves as the backdrop for The Lord of the Rings. However, Tolkien’s creative brilliance extended a bit further than a big...
Preserving Literary Integrity This September the 13th marks Roald Dahl Day. On the anniversary of his birth, to celebrate the works of such a prolific children’s author, schools across the world will dress up, read his works and raise money for charity. Recently...
