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    Theatre

    The Enduring Importance Of Theatre

    From the ceremonial performances of ancient Egypt to the grand amphitheatres of Greece and Rome, theatre has always been more than mere entertainment.


    The Combustion engine

    Who Invented The Combustion Engine?

    The invention of the combustion engine may have emerged from multiple sources around the same time, each deserving some credit for its development.


    King Harold

    Was King Harold Really Shot In The Eye?

    Historians suggest that this version of events may have emerged about four decades after the Battle of Hastings.


    The Cruel Prince

    October Book Recommendation

    Black is no stranger to fiction herself either, with over thirty fantasy novels aimed at children and teens under her belt.


    Orion's Belt

    Orion’s Belt Returns

    The three stars of Orion’s Belt are the only stars that form a perfect straight line visible throughout the night, making them a constant reference point.


    World Mental Health Day

    World Mental Health Day

    This year, the theme is workplace mental health.


    Place

    The Power Of Place

    First and foremost, place is the background of a story; the setting inclusive of everything, everyone and every event.


    Psychology

    Psychology A Level: Effective Evaluation

    It’s important to also understand the process of evaluation.


    Gilgamesh

    Gilgamesh

    Gilgamesh was very much tyrannical at first but came to grow into a much wiser and self-aware ruler as a result of his exploits.


    French

    The Globalisation Of French

    The French language has enormous world-wide influence.