Every year on 14th February we celebrate the powerful force and feeling that is, love. We show our loved ones how much we care about them through thoughtfully written cards, gifts, bouquets of flowers and more. In past years it was often thought of as a day only for those with romantic partners. However, as… Read More The history of Valentine’s Day: a celebration of love, or is it?
Written by Chris Riley In 1127, seven years after loosing his only legitimate son in ‘The White Ship Disaster’, King Henry I of England and Normandy had his nobles swear to recognise his only remaining legitimate child as his heir. Matilda, who had spent her youth as Holy Roman Empress, learning how to rule and… Read More Matilda: Lady of the English
Easter Island. Its name automatically makes you wonder. Why is it called Easter Island? Where is it? Do people live on the island? Not only is the name intriguing but the island was also found to be scattered with huge statues, adding to the awe and fascination. In this article I will be exploring the… Read More The fascinating, mythical and remote Easter Island
Considered to be the eighth wonder of the world, Angkor Wat is a temple of spiritual and physical importance. It is located in Angkor, Cambodia which was the capital of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th century and was the largest city in the world. Temples such as Angkor Wat represent the… Read More Discover the wonder of Angkor Wat: The world’s largest religious monument
A Little Insight 