Written by Charis Gambon The military has often been portrayed as a career for males historically. However more females are joining the military and opportunities are beginning to open up for the female sex. In ‘’April 2020, 10.9 per cent of the UK Regular Forces were female (15,900 personnel), as part of a longer term… Read More British military history and the female gender
Written by Charis Gambon Victory in Europe day, or VE day as it is commonly referred to is celebrated on 8th May and has been every year since 1945. 8th May 1945 was the day that the German army laid down their weapons in Europe and ceased fighting against the allied forces. VE day brought… Read More Victory in Europe Day
Written by Tali Schlanger ‘The tulips are too excitable, it is winter here’ writes Sylvia Plath[1], contrasting the vibrancy and life of the tulips to her own listlessness. This multicoloured flower that blooms in the Springtime is indeed striking, and although one wouldn’t expect it from a plant, has quite the socio-economic history The tulip… Read More Tulipmania: How a flower crashed the stock market
Seeing as though it is Valentine’s Day on Sunday it is only fitting for this week’s article to be all about a World Heritage site linked to romance and love. And what better than Paphos where the Greek goddess of love, fertility and beauty, Aphrodite, was born. The myth surrounding the birth of the Greek… Read More Paphos: The birthplace of Aphrodite, the city of love
A Little Insight 