Bringing the World to Your Screen
A charcoal etching with heraldic emblem of Adrian von Bubenberg’s family shows link between medieval Switzerland and Jerusalem A medieval inscription bearing the name of …
Ravine trapdoor spider, (Cyclocosmia truncata), species of rare and distinctively shaped North American spider. It is a burrowing spider, inhabiting sloping riverbanks and ravines in …
When Winston Churchill entered the Royal Military College (Sandhurst) few could foresee that he would become one of Great Britain’s greatest war leaders. He tried …
Baz Luhrmann’s biographical film ‘Elvis’ centers around the “King” Elvis Presley, one of the most famed Rock and Roll musicians. The musical film follows Elvis’ …
ABC television special Alice Cooper: The Nightmare sent chills across America when it aired in 1975, and horror legend Vincent Price loved every minute of …
In May this year, Anthony Wilson published a post entitled ‘Which artists do you admire most?’. I’m a big fan of Charles Bukowski. I love …
Mortsafe became popular in the 18th and 19th century Britain to protect graves from body snatchers Introduction to Grave Robbery If you are a fan …
Frank Sinatra’s mother did not allow him to have a dog when he was a kid. He made up for it by having many in …
London possesses one of the most important collections of Roman leatherwork in the Empire. Waterlogged conditions on the Thames waterfront and in the Walbrook river …
Giant Skeleton Emerges from Receding Lake Waters As drought tightens its grip on the region, the shrinking waters of an ancient lake have unveiled a …
