Martial Miscellany - historical trivia to do with marriage. by Grace Elliot 4/27/2011 7:14:01 AM With the royal wedding at the end of this week, my latest blog post reviews some historical trivia to do with marriage.
Was it better to see a toad or a monk on the way to the church?
How much did it cost to buy a bride?
P... more
Witch Hunts and Penicillin. by Grace Elliot 4/20/2011 12:30:26 PM Grace Elliot's latest blog post looks at how the witch hunts of the 17th century, delayed the development of penicillin. ... more
Elizabeth I by Margaret George by Holly Weiss 4/8/2011 12:21:51 PM I love nothing better than when a talented author brings a historical figure to life. Margaret George nails it in her newly-released Elizabeth I about the life of Elizabeth Tudor, Queen of England. ... more
Gathered by Virgins. by Grace Elliot 4/7/2011 4:08:05 AM Grace's latest blog post is "Gathered by Virgins" - the unsual side of tea drinking. ... more
Enlightening Thoughts. by Grace Elliot 4/3/2011 11:03:44 AM Grace Elliot's latest blog post looks at the history of lightning conductors - and its more interesting than you might think!... more
Feeling Flush? by Grace Elliot 3/27/2011 11:58:36 AM Grace Elliot's latest blog post looks at the history behind avoiding saying the word 'Toilet' in public!... more
Distant Voices by Roy Edwards 3/17/2011 6:31:28 PM I was seven years old when the Druid claimed me. Twenty years later I stood second to the Chief Druid of the Arverni Celts. The Arverni trade agreement with Rome was more than two hundred years old. Both Roman and Celt profited. Arverni farms stood g... more
Across Cane River by Thomasena Martin-Johnson 3/10/2011 9:22:11 PM Struggling up the steps laden with luggage and dragging the rest up the steps were three beautiful ladies.
"Don't let the door close."
"I got it, here, give me that bag."
"That's okay, I've got it."
"I wonder where... more
Cats in Battle. by Grace Elliot 3/9/2011 11:29:30 AM My new blog post tells 2 stories - one of victory, one of defeat - and all because of cats in battle. ... more
Autumn 1940. Germany invades Britain. Newport is blitzed. Danny O’Shea’s house is bombed, his wife is killed. While taking his young son Adam to neutral Ireland, they w..
