We are all human, and therefore, are at risk of making odd, stupid and downright silly mistakes. Even with meticulous planning…stuff can still go pear shaped. Assassinations are great examples of human calculation, and at times…miss-calculation…and there have been some great examples of failed assassinations over the years. Failure in the East King Zheng of…
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Maleficent Looks Magnificent (Thanks to the Middle Ages)
Disney knows how to create a character. Their princes are handsome, heroines too lovely, and villains practically ooze evil. 1959’s Sleeping Beauty is no exception. The bitter, jealous Maleficent is everything you’d want from a villain. She is powerful, elegant and haughty with sharp nails and green skin that screams ‘BAD NEWS’! She is the…
Charlie’s Merry Mistresses
To be honest, back in the day you weren’t really a King without a lovely piece on the side. And if there is one King who took full advantage of this it was King Charles II, who had a total of thirteen mistresses (well, those we know of anyway!). You may be familiar with one…
Desiderata: Wise Words To Follow
I was sat on a train a couple of weeks ago, on my way to see Arcade Fire with a group of friends, when an older fellow started chatting to us. He’d had a drink or two, but we didn’t mind because we were also sharing a couple of bevvies on the train. He began…
Exclusive Interview With Author Susan Bordo
Upon hearing that Susan Bordo has a new book out, fabulously entitled ‘The Creation of Anne Boleyn: A New Look at England’s Most Notorious Queen’, we immediately jumped at the chance to have a chat with her! If you didn’t know, Susan is a modern feminist philosopher, known for her contributions to the field of contemporary cultural studies, particularly…
9 top tips to getting the Heritage job of your dreams
“Getting the job of your dreams in a museum is really easy” said nobody ever. To work for some of the world’s most iconic and treasured establishments is a privilege, and as such, there is an army of people wanting to get their foot in the door! However, do not despair, with a lot of passion,…
The CORRECT path to getting a Job in a Museum
For many people working in a museum, surrounded by history, is the ultimate career goal. But as awesome as it sounds, it is a notoriously highly competitive industry to ‘break’. I work in a museum, and…
Don’t Go Trick-Or-Treating in Pendle…
As a kid growing up in Lancashire, my parents used to take my sister and I on little road trips over yonder ‘ill (that’s ‘over the next hill’ in plain English). We’d usually go to Blackpool or Formby, and if we were really lucky, Beatrix Potter’s favourite place, the Lake District. One place that sticks…
Life after life By Kate Atkinson
I have to be honest, when I first got this through the letterbox and read the synopsis on the back, my heart sank. I’ve always been confused by time travel, and it tends to make a story very disjointed so I try and avoid it! However, I trudged on; and I’m glad I did. Kate…
If Venice Be The Food of Love…Then I’m Stuffed!
After stumbling across a great deal on Wowcher’s WOW Go! I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to fly to Venice. Yeah, I’d heard it smelt and I’d been warned the Gondola rides are a bit of a rip off…but when you have two feet and a bellyful of pasta, who needs to take the waterways?! No need for a…