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    Women Who Have Made Their Mark On Science And Technology

    Six women, past and present, who have contributed to scientific and technological advancements in their respective fields.


    Henrietta Lacks

    Henrietta Lacks, The Mother Of Modern Medicine

    Henrietta’s story is ethically problematic because her cells were harvested without her knowledge or consent, or that of her family.


    Bell

    Spotlight On… Alexander Graham Bell

    Bell made the first ever spoken telephone call on 10th March, 1876.


    book

    The World’s Favourite Books

    Presented in no particular order, this list is a selection of some of the world’s favourite books, as credited by top writers, literary critics and scholars.


    Marie Curie

    Spotlight On… Marie Curie

    Marie won the Nobel Prize twice – once in 1903 and again in 1911.


    Valentine's Day

    Did Hallmark Really Invent Valentine’s Day?

    Across the centuries, whilst many Christian followers did pay tribute to Saint Valentine on the 14th of February, there was no actual record of romantic celebrations on the specific date, until a poem by Geoffrey Chaucer, written around 1375.


    History

    Surreal Stories From History

    While it’s hard to imagine that reality could be wilder than works of fiction, we might find ourselves surprised if we dive into the history books.


    Poetry Together 2023

    Celebrating Writers Born In February

    Though differing in style, themes, and periods, these three writers have left a remarkable legacy that will continue to endure through generations.


    Can you do your kids homework?

    Homeschooling has many benefits for the whole family… Test yourself on these primary school homework questions.


    Harry Potter

    The Enduring Popularity Of Harry Potter

    The Harry Potter stories play to an ingrained fascination that we have with the mythical and magical.