Sex was obviously not invented by classical writers but they were the first to document it in graphic detail. However perverse the practice the Ancient Greek and Romans almost always tried it first, and as such, it is no coincidence that many modern words connected with sex are Greek in origin. Taken from Karen Dolby’s…
Day: October 27, 2015
Bad-Ass History Chicks
From murder and conspiracy to rebellion and adulterous affairs; women throughout history have had a tendency to be a little on the ‘bad’ side! The phrase ‘women should be seen and not heard’ has been totally thrown out the window with these misbehaving minxes… Chick: Mae West Occupation: Sex Symbol. Screen Icon Why Was She So ‘Bad…
What it is really like to work at one of the nation’s favourite Castle’s
Jenny Porrett, employee at Arundel Castle, West Sussex, gives us an exclusive insight into life behind castle walls… I don’t start work at the Castle until 9.30 which suits me perfectly as it gives me time to do a bit of genealogy or a blog post before I need to get ready. My drive to the…
Culinary Memories and Inspirations: The Bloomsbury Cookbook
Each and everyone of us needs food to survive although some of us take the appreciation of this necessity to a level far beyond mere sustenance. For all their high brow intellect and unconventional lifestyles the Bloomsbury group were as fond of food and eating as many of us are today. Their love of food…