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    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 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.


    Freethinking

    What Is Freethinking?

    In a world where we are exposed to a myriad of influences and sources of information in our daily lives, freethinking is perhaps, more than ever, a really important concept for us to grasp.


    Dahl's

    Top Tips For Language And Literature Students

    If you are studying English Language or English Literature, you will be aware of the importance of using the concept “Point, Evidence, Explain.”


    Tea

    Time For Tea?

    The ritual of taking daily afternoon tea began in the 1840s amongst the British aristocracy, who introduced it as a small meal to stave off hunger…


    Burns Night

    Burns Night

    You might have heard of Burns’ ‘My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose’, too, a very romantic poem. But it’s ‘Address to a Haggis’ which is particularly important at this time of year…


    Sugar

    8 Sweet Facts About Sugar

    Some of the earliest references to sugarcane have been found in Chinese manuscripts dating back to the 8th century BC, stating that its use originated in India.