The 1st of May marks the anniversary of Scotland’s union with England – a historical event which occurred in 1707. But when and how did Wales and Northern Ireland unite with the UK? Let’s find out. The UK vs Great Britain Before we learn about how the countries of...
How Have Earlier Cultures Interpreted An Eclipse? April 8th, 2024, saw a spectacular total solar eclipse – for the lucky Americans, Mexicans, and Canadians beneath its path at least! Us Britons 4000 miles away to the west will have to settle for a partial...
From Atlantis To Pompeii The legend or true history of a Lost City is something that has captivated the human imagination since time immemorial. Remnants of ancient civilisations, shrouded in mystery, they evoke a sense of mysticism and curiosity, and keep us...
I recently watched The Winter King, the latest screen adaptation of the classic Arthurian Legend, and based on the novel by Bernard Cornwell. It was more historical drama with a touch of druid mysticism than the high-camp fantastical realism of Excalibur, the film of...
How The Pomodoro Technique Can Help You In a recent article, I touched on the Pomodoro technique as a means of being productive when it comes to revision over the Easter break. But, such a fleeting mention doesn’t do justice to just how useful it can be. The What The...
Exam Questions On The Horizon It might only be March, and May may seem so far away, but two things are worth mentioning: it’s never too early to be exam-ready, and time moves faster than you think it does. So while you’re stepping up your revision, one of the best and...
